The Rise Of Barack Obama

At the 2004 Democratic National Convention, a then-unknown Illinois state legislator delivered one of the greatest convention speeches in American political history. Overnight, Barack Obama went from being a “skinny guy with a funny name” to being talked about as a future presidential candidate.

His unique personal story and unparalleled rise in American politics make for a fascinating presentation.

This multimedia look at Barack Obama will not primarily focus on his presidency or policies. Instead, we will look deeply at his complex and utterly unique family history as we trace the factors that led to his improbable ascension to the presidency.