BET
2017
70
 Min
DIRECTED BY 
Phil Bertelsen

Through the Fire - The Legacy of Barack Obama

This BET News special explores the historic election of America’s first African-American president and his consequential two terms in office.

This BET News special explores the historic election of America’s first African-American president and his consequential two terms in office. With archival footage and a diverse array of extraordinary interviews, including Common, Usher, Russell Simmons, Will.i.am, Mellody Hobson, Valerie Jarrett, Van Jones, and many more. Legendary documentary filmmaker Stanley Nelson reveals the challenges and triumphs of America’s first Black president and his powerful legacy. Narrated by actor/activist Jesse Williams.

release

January 19, 2017

RUNTIME

70
 MIN

DISTRIBUTOR

BET

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DIRECTOR/PRODUCER

Phil Bertelsen

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Stanley Nelson

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

Ayana Jihad

EDITORS

Charnelle “Cha” Quallis
Brittany Huckabee
Mike Long
Jeremy Phillips

PRODUCERS

Cameo George
Naimah Jabali-Nash
Keith Brown
Nicole London

SCREEN WRITER

Marcia Smith