Picturing the Obamas
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Picturing the Obamas is a documentary film. directed by Hannah Brown Ayers. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kehinde Wiley, Barack Obama, and Michelle Obama
Synopsis
Viewers learn from curators, journalists and art critics about the ways in which the Obamas’ portraits commissioned by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery disrupt traditional presidential portraiture and spur museums to reach new audiences. The paintings of the ex-commander in chief and first lady, by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, were revealed to much fanfare at the National Portrait Gallery in 2018. The portraits — which drew record attendance to the Washington art museum — have since traveled the country as part of a nationwide exhibition.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Picturing the Obamas about?
Viewers learn from curators, journalists and art critics about the ways in which the Obamas’ portraits commissioned by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery disrupt traditional presidenti...
Who directed Picturing the Obamas?
Picturing the Obamas was directed by Hannah Brown Ayers.
How long is Picturing the Obamas?
Picturing the Obamas has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Picturing the Obamas released?
Picturing the Obamas was released on September 10, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Picturing the Obamas?
The main cast of Picturing the Obamas includes Kehinde Wiley, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama.