If you missed the lectures given by Michelle Obama during the release of her memoirs, Becoming ( Devenir en français), all is not lost. The bestseller's promotional tour will be at the heart of a documentary broadcast on Netflix. The film, directed by Nadia Hallgren ( After Maria ), will be available from May 6.
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Here is a moment from BECOMING, Nadia Hallgren's new documentary about @MichelleObama, releasing globally on Netflix on May 6.
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We will find there behind the scenes of the American tour of the former First Lady who visited 34 cities in the United States, against the background of an “intimate” portrait of the wife of Barack Obama. "I wanted to make a film about her current experience - where she is and how she looks at her life, not just her years in the White House," said the director in a statement released by the Guardian. .
A remarkable experience
This tour, which also took Michelle Obama to the four corners of the globe, seems to have deeply marked him. “We took into account the past to imagine a better future. Speaking of the idea of "becoming" ( Becoming , in English), many of us have dared to say aloud their hopes. I cherish these memories and this bond even more now that we are struggling together to survive this pandemic, that we take care of those we love, of our communities, and try to keep pace at work and at school while facing terrible loss, confusion and uncertainty for the future, "said Michelle Obama on her Instagram account.
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I'm excited to let you know that on May 6, @Netflix will release BECOMING, a documentary film directed by Nadia Hallgren that looks at my life and the experiences I had while touring following the release of my memoir. Those months I spent traveling — meeting and connecting with people in cities across the globe — drove home the idea that what we share in common is deep and real and can't be messed with. In groups large and small, young and old, unique and united, we came together and shared stories, filling those spaces with our joys, worries, and dreams. We processed the past and imagined a better future. In talking about the idea of 'becoming,' many of us dared to say our hopes out loud. I treasure the memories and that sense of connection now more than ever, as we struggle together to weather this pandemic, as we care for our loved ones, and cope with loss, confusion, and uncertainty. It's hard these days to feel grounded or hopeful, but I hope that like me, you'll find joy and a bit of respite in what Nadia has made. Because she's a rare talent, someone whose intelligence and compassion for others comes through in every frame she shoots. Most importantly, she understands the meaning of community, the power of community, and her work is magically able to depict it. As many of you know, I'm a hugger. My whole life, I've seen it as the most natural and equalizing gesture one human can make toward another — the easiest way of saying, “I'm here for you.” And this is one of the toughest parts of our new reality: Things that once felt simple — going to see a friend, sitting with someone who is hurting, embracing someone new — are now not simple at all. But I'm here for you. And I know you are here for one another. Even as we can no longer safely gather we need to stay open and able to put ourselves in other people's shoes. Empathy is our lifeline here. Let's use it to redirect our attention toward what matters most, and find ways to better remake the world in the image of our hopes. Even in hard times, our stories help cement our values and strengthen our connections. Sharing them shows us the way forward. I love and miss you all. #IAmBecoming
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Becoming is the second documentary produced by the Obama couple via their company Higher Ground Productions. Their first production, American Factory , directed by Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar, won the Oscar for best documentary this year.
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