Duizend aanslagen op de Obama's
Eight years after leaving the White House, Barack and Michelle Obama are looking for their place in society. Michelle is a bestselling author and one of the most influential Americans today. Barack travels around the world giving lectures while campaigning. But in a world of extremism and centre-right thinking, their relevance and influence are declining.
Run time 90 minutes
Genre Theatre
Language Dutch
Opening Black Achievement Month Fri, 4 October
Opening night Sat, 5 October
Duizend aanslagen op de Obama’s
Duizend aanslagen op de Obama’s is a biopic that is made about the couple during tough relationship therapy sessions. It should be a compelling story about the period in the White House, a place where they never really felt at home. A period in which they continuously had to make concessions and almost never met the expectations of the black community in particular. Did they deny their own identity for the bigger picture?
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Gradually, the actors who have to portray the Obamas get into trouble with their characters. Because who are you if you've had a mask on for eight years? How do you play someone you only know from the outside? The actors question the Obama's choices and motivations and challenge established beliefs. The biopic thus becomes a radical story of hope and change. Because what world do we want to live in now? What should we do for that? Is there still hope? Yes, there is. Is that easy to find? No, it's not.
About Raymi Sambo Maakt
Raymi Sambo Maakt is the name of the company surrounding director and actor Raymi Sambo. Raymi Sambo Maakt creates performances, podcasts, films and talk shows that find their roots in intercultural and queer society. The topics are current and inspired by events in the country and embedded in a universal theme. We show relevant and recognisable stories for everyone who does not believe in boxes and likes to break through their own bubble.
Black Achievement Month
Black Achievement Month is held annually in the month of October. The festival aims to highlight the exceptional talents of people with African roots. From 28 September until 1 November, the ninth edition will take place, which this year is dedicated to ‘New Generations’. Throughout the festival, a variety of activities will take place, including debates, exhibitions, literature collections, workshops, spoken word, theatre, dance, music and film performances. The festival traditionally concludes with the presentation of the Black Achievement Awards.
Credits
actors Urmie Plein, Michiel Blankwaardt, Thijs Prein, Femi van Elshuis, Jaralsey Andrews
idea, text contribution Raymi Sambo
text Sem Anne van Dijk
writing coach, text contribution Erik Snel
dramaturgy Gerardjan Rijnders
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scenography Yannick Verweij, Anneke van der Klij
light design Jasper Kayser
styling Jantine Kraaijeveld, Katrin Franz
score Kaspar Schellingerhout
technical staff Event Support Drost
image Hollandse Meesters, Tamer Al-Sadat, Bart Grietens
