How to Watch Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union on HBO Max

March 7, 2023

Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union on HBO Max is a docuseries that traces the public and the private life of the first African-American president of the United States, Barack Obama. Told through interviews with his colleagues, critics, and friends, as well as Obama’s speeches over the years, the series depicts a man coming to terms with, and owning his racial identity even as the nation struggled with its own racial history.

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How Many Episodes Are in Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union?

There are three episodes in Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union. The runtime of the episodes averages between 96-111 minutes. You can check the complete list of Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union episodes and their release dates below.

“Part 1”: August 3, 2021
“Part 2”: August 4, 2021
“Part 3”: August 5, 2021

What Are the Critics Saying About Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union?

Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union has an official critics rating of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes. The series also has a user score of 6.4/10 on IMDB.

Lorraine Ali from Los Angeles Times writes, “The series ends with the backlash – birtherism, the rise of white nationalism, Trump – but it’s nonetheless a reminder that perfect unions take time. And Obama, for all his own imperfections, brought us a step closer.”

CNN’s Brian Lowry says, “Even five hours requires plenty of tough choices, but Kunhardt has nicely encapsulated the Obama presidency, both for those who can remember it and generations to come.”

Is Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union Suitable for Kids?

Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union is rated TV-14, which means some parents may find the content unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.

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