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116 minPGdocumentaryWorth a watch
6.8/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

Two years of Barack Obama's campaign leading up to the November 4, 2008 presidential election are documented in this 116-minute film.

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Why Watch

  • Follow Barack Obama during his 2008 presidential campaign.
  • Meet key campaign team members like David Axelrod.
  • See the strategies that led to a historic election.

Did You Know

  • The documentary was broadcast on HBO in November 2009.
  • The film has a runtime of 116 minutes.
  • Proceeds from the soundtrack went to United Way and Enterprise Community Partners.

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Political enthusiastsBarack Obama supportersCampaign strategy analysts
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When was the documentary 'By the People: The Election of Barack Obama' released?

The documentary was released in November 2009.

What was the duration of the documentary 'By the People: The Election of Barack Obama'?

The duration of the documentary is 116 minutes.

What organizations benefited from the proceeds of the documentary's soundtrack?

Proceeds from the soundtrack went to United Way and Enterprise Community Partners.

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