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Deep Dive: Becoming (2020)

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Becoming
Becoming is a 2020 documentary directed by Nadia Hallgren that follows Michelle Obama during her 34-city book tour for her memoir, also titled Becoming, which was published in 2018. The film captures her experiences on the tour, including appearances on talk shows and her reflections on her time as First Lady of the United States. It provides an intimate look at her public life and the themes she addresses in her memoir. The documentary was released on Netflix on May 6, 2020, and is produced by Higher Ground Productions. It features various aspects of Obama's travels and engagements, emphasizing her connection with audiences and the impact of her story. The film has received critical acclaim, holding a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 74 reviews.

Why Watch

  • •Follow Michelle Obama on her 34-city book tour.
  • •See her reflections on being First Lady.
  • •Meet influential figures like Oprah Winfrey.

Did You Know

•The film has a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 74 reviews.
•Becoming was released on Netflix on May 6, 2020.
•The documentary is based on Michelle Obama's memoir published in 2018.
•The film has a weighted average score of 66 out of 100 on Metacritic.

Perfect For

Michelle Obama fansDocumentary enthusiastsReaders of memoirs