Documentary Offers A Devastating Look At The Obama Administration’s ‘Final Year’

By David Edelstein
Illinois will commemorate the birthday of former President Barack Obama under a new law that goes into effect in 2018. The plan sets aside Aug. 4 to honor the 44th president, but it’s not an official state holiday. The law highlights Obama’s efforts to protect Americans’ rights and build “bridges across communities.“
Illinois will commemorate the birthday of former President Barack Obama under a new law that goes into effect in 2018. The plan sets aside Aug. 4 to honor the 44th president, but it's not an official state holiday. The law highlights Obama's efforts to protect Americans' rights and build "bridges across communities." AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Illinois will commemorate the birthday of former President Barack Obama under a new law that goes into effect in 2018. The plan sets aside Aug. 4 to honor the 44th president, but it’s not an official state holiday. The law highlights Obama’s efforts to protect Americans’ rights and build “bridges across communities.“
Illinois will commemorate the birthday of former President Barack Obama under a new law that goes into effect in 2018. The plan sets aside Aug. 4 to honor the 44th president, but it's not an official state holiday. The law highlights Obama's efforts to protect Americans' rights and build "bridges across communities." AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

Documentary Offers A Devastating Look At The Obama Administration’s ‘Final Year’

By David Edelstein
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Greg Barker’s new film follows Obama’s foreign policy team as they set about negotiating an arms deal in Iran, a climate accord in Paris and a response to refugee crises in Syria and parts of Africa.

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