Picturing the Obamas (2022)
Viewers learn from curators, journalists and art critics about the ways in which the Obamas’ portraits commissioned by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery disrupt traditional presidential portraiture and spur museums to reach new audiences. The paintings of the ex-commander in chief and first lady, by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, were revealed to much fanfare at the National Portrait Gallery in 2018. The portraits — which drew record attendance to the Washington art museum — have since traveled the country as part of a nationwide exhibition.
Director: Hannah Brown Ayers, Lance Warren
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: September 10, 2022
Cast
- Kehinde Wiley - Self
- Barack Obama - Self
- Michelle Obama - Self
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
usa president, first lady
More Films by Director: Hannah Brown Ayers, Lance Warren
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Picturing the Obamas about?
- Viewers learn from curators, journalists and art critics about the ways in which the Obamas’ portraits commissioned by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery disrupt traditional presidential portraiture and spur museums to reach new audiences. The paintings of the ex-commander in chief and first lady, by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, were revealed to much fanfare at the National Portrait Gallery in 2018. The portraits — which drew record attendance to the Washington art museum — have since traveled the country as part of a nationwide exhibition.
- Who directed Picturing the Obamas?
- Picturing the Obamas was directed by Hannah Brown Ayers, Lance Warren.
- Who stars in Picturing the Obamas?
- Picturing the Obamas stars Kehinde Wiley, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama.
- How long is Picturing the Obamas?
- Picturing the Obamas has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Picturing the Obamas?
- Picturing the Obamas is a Documentary film.