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Becoming

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Former first lady Michelle Obama discusses her life, hopes and connections with others.
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Critics Consensus

It may not get as personal as some viewers might have hoped, but Becoming offers an uplifting look at a pivotal moment in its subject's public life.

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Euan Ferguson Guardian 05/26/2020
Michelle told her story with charm, grit, adventurism and several appalling book-tour choices of dress. Go to Full Review
Camilla Long The Times (UK) 05/18/2020
Scrape away the gush and the swaggy fashion, and a fascinating portrait emerged of a rather unhappy and discontented high achiever. Go to Full Review
Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 05/13/2020
3.5/5
With Obama herself as narrator, it's a personal diary -- bereft of tension and short on surprises with a perpetually sunny guide treating you to an intimate but selective tour of her life so far. Go to Full Review
Alex Bentley CultureMap 02/16/2021
Becoming is a welcome reminder that Michelle Obama continues to be a force for good in a world where that can sometimes feel like a resource in short supply. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix 07/18/2020
The movie hits some very familiar beats that are often seen in tour documentaries. There's a 'feel-good home movie' approach to the documentary, as opposed to a 'journalistic exposé' approach. Some people will have a problem with that, while others won't. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider 07/02/2020
It's definitely the most intimate portrait of Michelle Obama we've seen committed to film. Go to Full Review
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Bee M @Belles_1988 43m Beautiful documentary.. Got a little teared up.. watching this reminded me of how life was at that time.. so much peaceful, so much love, unity.. I miss that.. See more Sue K. @Skephart 1h Just watched this yesterday and am so impressed with Michelle Obama. She was the classiest First Lady in my 70+ years on this planet. This is what America needs! See more Amy S. @AmyJoGold 1h This is a must watch. It made me sad( for where we are now) and hopeful. Hopeful that things that someday be better. You cannot look away when she is on the screen. See more Shan R @Shannrz 3h Great documentary!! Loved seeing a more personal side of Michelle! She’s a wonderful role model and an inspiration - this film does a great job of showing that and more. See more Dominique S G @ReallyHardWorker 3h Loved seeing this side of the former first lady. Where I am sure we would have loved a deeper look, I was very happy see what she did share with us which was very vulnerable and I love how supported President Obama was during the creation of this and her book See more LaLa M @LaLaMagnoliagyrl 4h THIS is what a documentary is about! There seemed to be more stories of others and THAT goes to show you just who Michelle really is! She is the epitome of what a true caring, compassionate woman, mother, friend and human is. I’ve rewatched this 10 times in one day and will keep playing it. As much wrong that has been done in America, she is the light that shows there IS something right. I’m only ashamed I didn’t find time to watch it when it first came out. It is on repeat in the living room because it makes my kids and I smile that smile that you can only find in the joy and light of others! 💜💜💜👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #LongBeach💜 See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Former first lady Michelle Obama discusses her life, hopes and connections with others.
Director
Nadia Hallgren
Rating
PG (Brief Language|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 7, 2020
Runtime
1h 29m
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