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Manchester Evening News
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Rebecca Day

Netflix set to release intimate documentary on the Obamas

Netflix are set to release an intimate documentary on the Obamas.

'Becoming' follows former first lady Michelle Obama as she tours the U.S. to promote her memoir of the same name.

The book was published in 2018, a year after Barack Obama's presidential term came to an end.

The film will take viewers behind the scenes, according to Netflix, and highlight "the power of community to bridge our divides and the spirit of connection that comes when we openly and honestly share our stories".

Becoming was released in 2018 (PA)

The documentary was made by Obamas' Higher Ground Productions company.

The couple signed a production deal with Netflix in 2018.

In a statement, Mrs Obama said that while it is "hard these days to feel grounded or hopeful", she hopes "like me, you'll find joy and a bit of respite in what Nadia has made".

Addressing the pandemic and social distancing guidelines, she added: "Even as we can no longer safely gather or feed off the energy of groups, even as many of us are living with grief, loneliness and fear, we need to stay open and able to put ourselves in other people's shoes.

"Empathy is our lifeline here. It's what will get us to the other side.

"Let's use it to redirect our attention toward what matters most, reconsider our priorities, and find ways to better remake the world in the image of our hopes."

Becoming will be available on the streaming service from May 6.

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