The election of the first African American President, Barack Obama, marked a new era of hope for millions of people. The young President was eager to end the war in Iraq, close Guantanamo, fight climate change, and provide healthcare for all. However, what happened instead was the worst economic collapse. Millions of people say the rise of political group, the Tea Party as well as minimal cooperation from the Republican opposition led to this crisis. This four-part series is an intense and authoritative account of Obama's successes and failures as told by his inner circle. It is the story of how Obama attempted to reshape America, from inside a White House.
Show Info
Network: BBC Two
(2016 -
2016)
Schedule: Tuesdays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Episodes ordered: 4 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
The Arc of History
Episode 1x04; Apr 5, 2016
Episode four begins with president Obama's decision to launch the special operation into Pakistan, to catch Osama Bin Laden. Former CIA director Leon Panetta describes how Obama decides to go ahead despite odds no better than 50:50 and the strong mis…
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
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1x04: The Arc of History | Apr 5, 2016 | |
1x03: Don't Screw It Up | Mar 29, 2016 | |
1x02: Obamacare | Mar 22, 2016 |