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Propaganda - not at all scholarly or educational
As an undecided voter, I watched this movie in hopes of better educating myself to the agenda of each candidate. Unfortunately, what I received instead was a blatantly biased propaganda film, which immaturely used dark and grainy film effects and dramatic music to try and make some of the interviews seem as if they were confirming a point that Obama "wants to see America fail." In reality, the interviews of those who knew Obama and his family did not paint him as a extremist, or someone who hates America, which is what the filmmaker wants you to believe. The interview of his half brother, who lives in Kenya is a case in point. The filmmaker/ interviewer tries over and over to bait Obama's relative to speak negatively of Barack, but at least 4 or 5 times, the half brother says Barack is doing his job and that the brother has no issue with him. The interviewer/ filmmaker likes to ask leading questions throughout the film, providing the answer he wants within each question. This is especially true when he speaks to an old school teacher of Obama, "Isn't it true that Barack is just acting out his father's own agenda?" 80 year-old school teacher: Um... sure? I suppose that could be true?
If you are in the camp of right wing conservatives who would rather have a hot needle poked in their eye than vote for Obama, feel free to watch this as it is clearly meant to feed the "he's a terrorist," conspiracy theory frenzy. If you are undecided and like me, want to base your choice off of facts, proven track records and unbiased presentations, I do not recommend wasting your time with this film.
October 2012 · Movies and TV