First Ladies
2020
📺 1 Season
🎬 6 Episodes
📅 Ended
🌐 EN
DocumentaryWar & Politics
Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage, and cinematic recreations, this docuseries on the lives of America's most iconic First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.
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Season 1
In 2008, Michelle Obama became the first Black First Lady after her husband, Barack Obama, was elected as the first Black President of the United States. Their presence in the White House inspired public enthusiasm and vicious attacks in equal measure. In spite of this, she carved out her own legacy while being an essential part of her husband’s history-making presidency.
Crew
Producer
Lyle Gamm, Matt Robins, Chris Muckle
Network
CNN
Production
October Films
Keywords
first ladyusa politics