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February 12, 2010 2:41 p.m. EST
Topics: television, arts, culture and entertainment, United States
Anthony Jones - Celebrity News Service Reporter
Chicago, IL, United States (CNS) - Centric, the new network from BET, is delivering a new documentary on President Barack Obama in time for President's Day. "Becoming Barack" takes a look at Obama's journey from his early days in Chicago to being named the country's 44th President and America's first black President.
The special will include rare footage of Obama, a Chicago news story from 1986 detailing his success as a community activist, a 1990 news clip and interview with Obama as a student and president of the Harvard Law Review, and even interview clips from 1993 with Obama just out of law school and teaching at University of Chicago.
The documentary also includes rare personal photos of Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama when they were only newlyweds, and interviews with Chicago area leaders and community members from Obama's years as activist and Senator.
"We are excited to bring Centric viewers this powerful documentary that will give them a rare early glimpse at our president," said Paxton Baker, Centric's Executive Vice President and General Manager. We're thrilled to present this special premiere on President's Day. This special exemplifies the type of compelling and thought-provoking content that is central to our mature and sophisticated viewing audience. I'm proud to have it as a part of our unique programming lineup."
"Becoming Barack" will premiere on President's Day, Monday, February 15th at 8pm/EST on Centric. Repeats will air Sunday, February 21st at 12pm/EST and 11pm/EST.
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