Hype: The Obama Effect (2008)
Delving beneath the hype of Barack Obama's historic bid for the U.S. presidency, this documentary takes a close look at Obama's work in the Illinois state senate, his record in the U.S. Senate and his words on the campaign trail. Featuring interviews with numerous Washington insiders, media experts and politicians, the film scrutinizes Obama's record on taxes, immigration, energy, health care, abortion, foreign policy, Iraq and more.
Director: Alan Peterson
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: October 14, 2008
Cast
- John Bolton - Self
- Tucker Carlson - Self
- Barack Obama - Self (archive footage)
- Michelle Obama - Self (archive footage)
- Richard Nixon - Self (archive footage)
- Ted Kennedy - Self (archive footage)
- John F. Kennedy - Self (archive footage)
- Mike Huckabee - Self (archive footage)
- Joe Lieberman - Self (archive footage)
- John Kerry - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Production: Citizens United Productions
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alan Peterson
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hype: The Obama Effect about?
- Delving beneath the hype of Barack Obama's historic bid for the U.S. presidency, this documentary takes a close look at Obama's work in the Illinois state senate, his record in the U.S. Senate and his words on the campaign trail. Featuring interviews with numerous Washington insiders, media experts and politicians, the film scrutinizes Obama's record on taxes, immigration, energy, health care, abortion, foreign policy, Iraq and more.
- Who directed Hype: The Obama Effect?
- Hype: The Obama Effect was directed by Alan Peterson.
- Who stars in Hype: The Obama Effect?
- Hype: The Obama Effect stars John Bolton, Tucker Carlson, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Richard Nixon, Ted Kennedy.
- What genre is Hype: The Obama Effect?
- Hype: The Obama Effect is a Documentary film.