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Barack Obama Talks to David Olusoga
In a UK exclusive, Barack Obama discusses his long-awaited memoir A Promised Land with historian David Olusoga.
In a UK exclusive, former American president Barack Obama meets historian David Olusoga to discuss his long-awaited memoir A Promised Land, his reflections on the volatile racial divide in the US, his steadfast refusal to abandon American ideals, and how the sight of a black president and black first family in the White House may have cast a spotlight on the depth of racial fault lines in America.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Olusoga |
| Interviewed Guest | Barack Obama |
| Executive Producer | Tanya Hudson |
| Producer | David Shulman |
| Director | David Shulman |
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