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Becoming

Becoming

Your story is your power.

20207.21h 29m

Overview

Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others.

Directed by Nadia Hallgren
Produced by Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Katy Chevigny
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Top Cast

Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama

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Barack Obama

Barack Obama

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Phoebe Robinson

Phoebe Robinson

Self

Sasha Obama

Sasha Obama

Self

Malia Ann

Malia Ann

Self

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

Self

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Self

Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert

Self

Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien

Self

Gayle King

Gayle King

Self

Themes & Keywords

first lady

About Becoming

Becoming is a documentary film released in 2020 exploring themes of first lady. Directed by Nadia Hallgren, it stars Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, Phoebe Robinson. Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others.

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