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Southside With You

(934)IMDb 6.31 h 24 min2016PG-13

Barack and Michelle Obama's love story comes alive in this uplifting movie that follows the future president and first lady on their 1989 first date in Chicago's South Side. From executive producer John Legend.

Directors: Richard Tanne

Starring: Tika Sumpter Parker Sawyers

Genres: Drama

Subtitles: English [CC]Español

Audio languages: English

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Producers: John Legend Tracey Bing

Studio: Lionsgate

Rating: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

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bookish in maryland

Great movie

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2017

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I love this movie. Before seeing the movie I read about the first date of these two marvelous people so I was aware of some of the things that occurred on their date. Except for the lighting of the restaurant scene, this movie did not disappoint. That scene included an important conversation and I was unable to see Barack's facial expression. It was nice to see a movie in which the two main character use conversation to get to know each other. It was novel to see two black people demonstrate respect, appreciation, candor and intelligence as they approached a possible relationship with each other. It is rare to see that in a movie about black relationships these days.

By the way, I know Barak Obama is bi-racial but he has been very clear that he does not run away from being black. In an interview with TaNehisi Coates, Barack Obama said, “it [being black] was not something to run away from, but something to embrace.”

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Kevin McCloskey

Obama Drama.

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2020

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Found myself missing President Obama and so watched two films about him within two days. I went to college in NYC so I liked seeing the city street life in the film "Barry" which was set near Columbia University. This film is set in Chicago and is a bit more romantic, but also thoughtful. Apart from his bad habit of smoking too many cigarettes both films are very reverent in their retelling of his biography. If you do watch the two it makes sense to watch "Barry" first then "Southside with You." The casts of both films did excellent work. If you don't like the man, of course, you will not like the films. I found them both touching tributes to President Barack Obama, a man I admire greatly.

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Captures the feeling of falling in love

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2020

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Chill, indie movie vibe.
Reminds me of 'Nobody walks in LA'
Spends the day with 2 people as they explore the Southside of Chicago.
Art museum with an nod to Ernie Banks. Lunch in the park. And it keeps going.

Is it a date? Is it not?
He's a summer intern. She's his boss.
He wants it to be. So does she but, it's complicated when you're a woman with goals.
So he takes it slow and shows her his world while, he respectfully gets to know hers.

Just for one day.
That's all this story is, just one day.
The date that was the beginning of a forever love.

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JoAnna H.

Not what you would like it to be.

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018

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I love the Obamas. That is why I bought this. I was hoping it would be about how they met and fell in love. Instead, its about their first date. The whole movie. The actress who played Michelle Robinson (Obama) was perfect for the part. She looked and sounded like her. If only they had of gotten an actor to play Barack Obama who looked and sounded like him. I'm not saying he isn't a good actor, I'm just saying I had a hard time connecting the idea that it was Barack Obama. He is darker, in fact darker than the actress who played Michelle. He has a high voice, President Obama has a low voice, and when the character playing Michelle made a joke about his ears, calling him Dumbo, it fell flat because the actor has small ears. It didn't make sense that they would pick an actor having no characteristics of President Obama. Also, the movie dragged. I was waiting for some excitement. It didn't happen. I can not recommend this movie. Buy the one about his inauguration instead.

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Disappointing

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2019

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I saw this movie right after reading Michelle Obama's book Becoming. I have to admit that the movie was disappointing probably more so than if I'd seen the movie before reading the book. For one thing, the actress who plays Michelle in the movie has all of her sass, spirit and intelligence but none of her grace and wit. I just think this character-Michelle was too angry. For another, the movie contradicts in some places what we now know to be fact (at least as far as what Michelle says in her book). The movie covers what is supposed to be just one day, the supposed first date between Michelle and Barack. Frankly if I'd been Barack I wouldn't have asked this character out for a second one.

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Derrick W. Jackson

First Date / Lasting Love for President Obama and His First Lady Michelle

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017

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I thought this was a great movie and depiction of President Obama and Michelle's first date. It showed the cool love story of two prominent, African American figures who are larger than life. In the film Obama is Harvard Law student doing an internship at the same law firm where Michelle works. You can tell there is an attraction between the two but Michelle is hesitant. This movie takes you through one day of the life of a popular, future U.S. President and his future first Lady. I think this was a great film by John Legend and the African American community need more like this.

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haridam

This is a very sweet vignette of two young lovers before the they blossomed ...

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2017

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This is a very sweet vignette of two young lovers before the they blossomed in real life into an internationally famous couple. Having the drama confined to a single evening's date on Chicago's south side nicely gives perspective and credibility to the enactment.. The fact that this is a work of art and not a documentary is to the production's credit, and creates an even more interesting film. The actors are all very capable and the writer did a careful job of researching his subject. Interest is maintained throughout and provides as fine a footnote to a U.S. President and his wife as can be expected.

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jenni zemlock

Going to miss this Couple.

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2016

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Regardless if you agree with President Obama's policies. one has to admit that he is a great man who loves his wife & children. We were able to see how this endearing couple began and captured America's hearts. Great acting & I was impressed by the casting who seemed to capture a young Barrack & Michelle Obama.

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V Williams

Not a film I would watch twice

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2017

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I watched this movie with my family. Michelle was a very strong no nonsense woman before falling for Barak. We were getting into it then all of a sudden it came to an end. Not what we were expecting. Not a film I would watch twice.

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Glam reader

Nice film

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2017

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I was a bit disappointed by this movie.
The actors are really good and very charismatic.
The story focus only on the first date of the couple, so it's interesting but you expect a bit more at the end. The plot is really simple.

Matthew Bury

good film

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2019

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well acted and some memorable moments

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Not as good as you want it to be

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2018

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As an avid fan of the Obamas this was a bit of a disappointment to be honest. It's more lifetime movie than Hollywood but the two main actors are good and I hope they get a lot more work.

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Reviewed in Canada on September 2, 2018

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Good movie.

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