News and Politics | November 13, 2008 | 5 comments

Norton's Obama Documentary Draws Worldwide Interest

source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/13/nortons-obama-documentary_n_143486.html

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A documentary, more than two years in the making, about President-elect Barack Obama's campaign is gathering significant interest from international distributors just days after being picked up in the United States by HBO. A team of directors and editors backed by the actor Edward Norton is furiously editing the untitled project.

Given the historic nature of Mr. Obama's victory and worldwide interest in the presidential race, the film is drawing attention from the BBC and other foreign broadcasters. Since the HBO acquisition was announced, "we've had an enormous number of incoming calls from territories all over the world," said Andrew Hurwitz, an entertainment lawyer who is representing the film along with the talent agency Endeavor.

Behind-the-scenes snapshots of campaigns have become a documentary staple, with "The War Room," about President Bill Clinton's 1992 run, and "Journeys With George," about President Bush's 2000 race, being two recent examples. The film about Mr. Obama's 21-month campaign may prove to be an especially big draw overseas.
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5 comments // Norton's Obama Documentary Draws Worldwide Interest

  • lizheir
  • lizheir
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      lizheir  

    • Well... if it is still untitled here are some suggestions:
      BARACK OBAMA
      A Journey for a new America

      BARACK OBAMA
      All Things Possible

      THE UNITED STATES AND BARACK OBAMA
      Out of many we are one

      Our Time... Our Moment....
      Our Next President, Barack Obama

      Barack Obama
      THE DREAM IS ALIVE

      NEW DAWN OF AMERICA
      BARACK OBAMA

      "Yes we can" President Barack Obama

    • 3 years ago
  • bansheewail
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      bansheewail  

    • It'll be great to see an artful depiction of our democracy at work. The Obam campaign was nothing short of a miracle, of the people, for the people and by the people.

      Where you been hidin' Goldenways??

    • 3 years ago
  • goldenways
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      goldenways  
    • bansheewail:

      Celebrated the Obama win by taking some time away from the word. Needed to clear my mind and breathe a little. Kinda just bask in that feeling of 'everything's gonna be alright'. ;)

    • 3 years ago
  • Denica_Cassandra
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