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Becoming

Name: Becoming
Director: Nadia Hallgren
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-05-06
Cast: Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, Phoebe Robinson, Sasha Obama, Malia Ann

Documentary

Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others.

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Cast

Michelle ObamaBarack ObamaPhoebe RobinsonSasha ObamaMalia AnnOprah WinfreyReese WitherspoonStephen ColbertConan O'BrienGayle King

Director

Nadia Hallgren

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