Barry

2016, Movie, 1h 44min

A young Barack Obama forges his identity while dealing with race, divergent cultures and ordinary life as a New York City college student.

Country: United States

Director:

Vikram Gandhi

Cast:

Ashley Judd,

Linus Roache,

John Benjamin Hickey,

Fab 5 Freddy

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6.0

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6.2

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Critic Nick Allen

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Devon Terrell's performance as Barry is warm, always leading with empathy and a genuine smile.

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Critic Jordan Hoffman

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...compelling look at a nascent power, with a startling good central performance.

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Critic Rasmus Stenbæk Iversen

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Den altoverskyggende hovedrolle (...) forvaltes fornemt af den unge Devon Terrell, der ikke blot har samme statur som Obama, men også meget af den samme karisma og drengede charme.

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Critic Jacob Andersen

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...en velmenende, lidt overfladisk dannelsesberetning om at vælge livsbane.

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"Barry" tells the story of a young Barack Obama, struggling to find his identity as a college student in New York City. As he navigates through racism, cultural differences, and ordinary life challenges, Barry must confront his inner turmoil and find a way to embrace his American identity. Along the way, he meets a diverse group of characters, including his girlfriend Charlotte, who challenge him to think critically about his place in society. Through his experiences, Barry begins to form his own identity and develop a sense of hope for the future.

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You can stream Barry on: Netflix

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