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  • First Ladies Michelle Obama (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV Episode | 40 min | Documentary, Biography

First Ladies

Michelle Obama (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 40 min | Documentary, Biography
Explore the life of Michelle Obama and how she carved out her own legacy while being an essential part of her husband's history-making presidency.
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Showrunner
Jim Greayer
Director
Liz Mermin (directed by)
Writer
Liz Mermin
Composer
Dan Weinberg
Cinematographer
Ambrose Eng
Casting Director
Sonia Allam
Production Designer
Richard Touch
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 4, 2020
Release date
Oct 4, 2020 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
1 nomination

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