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Southside with You

2016, Movie, 1h 20min

Chronicles a single day in the summer of 1989 when the future president of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady on an epic first date across Chicago's South Side.

Country: United States

Director:

Richard Tanne

Cast:

Vanessa Bell Calloway,

Parker Sawyers,

Tika Sumpter,

Phillip Edward Van Lear

Reviews

Critic Olly Richards

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...succeeds as a breezy romance, largely thanks to the performances by Parker Sawyers and Tika Sumpter. They bring the Obamas to life as people we recognise...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Jordan Hoffman

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It is, without question, pure hagiography. That said, by all accounts Barack and Michelle Obama are warm, caring people.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Steve Davis

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As in Richard Linklater’s lovely 'Before Sunrise', the film’s principal pleasure comes from watching two people connect as they get to know each other over the course of several hours.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Odie Henderson

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The two manage to create a beautiful tribute to enduring love in just under 90 minutes, making 'Southside with You' an irresistibly romantic and rousing success.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

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Southside with You is a romantic drama that chronicles the first date of Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson in the summer of 1989. The film takes place in Chicago's South Side and follows the couple as they visit an African art exhibition, walk through a park, and attend a community organizing meeting. Barack charms Michelle with his wit and passion for politics, and they share stories about their upbringings. The date culminates in their first kiss outside an ice cream parlor. With its engaging dialogue and strong performances, Southside with You offers a unique glimpse into the early days of the Obamas' relationship.

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