Closer to the Dream movie poster

Closer to the Dream

1h 41m

Closer to the Dream is a feature film. directed by Hervé Cohen.

Starring Barack Obama, Joakim Felin-Cohen, and Michelle Obama

Synopsis

Winter 2008: An unrelenting roar has been mounting for several months in America, resonating all the way to Paris, where African-American expatriate filmmaker, Guetty Felin has been living a self-imposed exile for the last 20 years. Unable to resist the seething political atmosphere back home, she embarks French husband, Hervé Cohen (co-director) and their two sons 15 year-old Yeelen and Joakim 11, on a journey to bear witness to the historical grassroots movement that is uniting Americans across party and racial lines.

Quick Facts

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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Closer to the Dream about?

Winter 2008: An unrelenting roar has been mounting for several months in America, resonating all the way to Paris, where African-American expatriate filmmaker, Guetty Felin has been living a self-i...

Who directed Closer to the Dream?

Closer to the Dream was directed by Hervé Cohen.

How long is Closer to the Dream?

Closer to the Dream has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

Who are the main actors in Closer to the Dream?

The main cast of Closer to the Dream includes Barack Obama, Joakim Felin-Cohen, Michelle Obama, Yeelen Felin-Cohen.