Institute of Politics

By the People: The Election of Barack Obama

Join us at the Institute of Politics this Friday for a film screening of "By the People: The Election of Barack Obama," which followed young first term Senator Obama of Illinois documenting his rise to the nation's highest office in one of the most unexpected and pioneering campaigns in history. We will be joined by a lead cast member and former senior strategist to President Obama, IOP Director David Axelrod and the movie's filmmaker Alicia Sams for a brief discussion at 5pm followed by the screening at 5:45 pm. Dinner will be provided. This event is co-sponsored by the IOP's Leaders of Color Program. This event is open to students only.

  • David Axelrod IOP Founding Director
  • Alicia Sams Director, Pritzker Fellows Program, The University of Chicago Institute of Politics, Documentary Film Producer and Director

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