# Becoming (2020)

> An intimate portrait of Michelle Obama finding personal connection and renewed purpose amid the public momentum of her Becoming book tour.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/493982

## Facts

- Runtime: 89 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Nadia Hallgren
- Cast: Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, Phoebe Robinson, Sasha Obama, Malia Ann, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Stephen Colbert
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12221748/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: intimate, uplifting, reflective, inspirational viewing, political documentary night

## Synopsis

Experience an intimate journey with a former first lady as she shares her story and connects with others.

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