In January 2017, Secretary of State John Kerry and his team, including Samantha Power and Susan Rice, work to solidify foreign policy initiatives before the transition of power.
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In January 2017, Secretary of State John Kerry and his team, including Samantha Power and Susan Rice, work to solidify foreign policy initiatives before the transition of power.
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Synopsis
Secretary of State John Kerry meets with his team in the White House as President Barack Obama prepares to leave office in January 2017. The Final Year documents the actions of Kerry, UN Ambassador Samantha Power, National Security Advisor Susan Rice, and Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes. The film covers their efforts to solidify foreign policy initiatives and protect their legacy from the incoming administration. Critical decisions are made regarding climate change, international relations, and the transition of power.
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The GuardianIt feels like a campaign film but extraordinary access to the White House makes this documentary eminently watchable.
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Why Watch
- Follow John Kerry's last efforts as Secretary of State.
- See how the Obama team planned for a legacy.
- Meet Samantha Power and her role at the UN.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.
- 83% of 105 critics' reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are positive.
- Metacritic assigned the film a score of 67 out of 100 based on 31 critics.
- The film has a duration of 89 minutes.
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Who directed The Final Year?
The Final Year was directed by Greg Barker.
What percentage of critics gave The Final Year a positive review on Rotten Tomatoes?
On Rotten Tomatoes, 83% of 105 critics' reviews are positive.
When was The Final Year released in theaters?
The Final Year had a limited release on January 19, 2018.
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