Change (film)

2010 documentary film by Matteo Barzini

Change is a feature documentary about the Barack Obama \- John McCain 2008 United States presidential election directed by Matteo Barzini and produced by Lorenzo Ambrogio & Feel Film. It premiered May 15, 2010 at Rome Independent Film Festival. It was later distributed by Cinecittà Luce.

## Plot

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The author travels back from Italy to America where he moved to at the age of 12 and lived until he was 18. These crucial years of his life spent in Los Angeles have forever shaped his persona, and created a strong identity crisis within him. He decides to deal with his past by embarking in a journey across the United States during the 40 days prior to America's most crucial and heartfelt elections: Obama vs McCain.

Change is an inside look at the political rallies, the concerts, the events, the controversies, the hopes and fears of a struggling country through the lens of a man looking to find himself and the country that raised him.[1]

## Response

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The documentary received positive reviews. Il Venerdì di Repubblica dedicated a long interview to director Matteo Barzini and a thorough review of the documentary as part of its cover article on their November 2008 Issue. It stated: “Change is a journey in the heart of America during a presidential campaign which gave hope back to americans”.[2]

Italy's largest selling newspaper Corriere Della Sera quoted Change as "Noteworthy"[3] and the online film magazine 35mm.it stated "Change is timely and dynamic, at times reminding us of good ol’ Michael Moore.”[4]

## Cast

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* Tomas Young as himself
* Barack Obama as himself
* Sarah Palin as herself
* John McCain as himself
* John Kerry as himself
* Joe Biden as himself
* Naomi Judd as herself
* Jay-Z as himself
* Rev. Arnold Conrad as himself
* Adam Navarro as himself
* Matteo Barzini as himself

## References

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1. ^ "Yes we change". 23 February 2012.
2. ^ Il Venerdì di Repubblica \- November 21, 2008 Issue 1079 - Page 36
3. ^ "Giovani, carini, indipendenti ecco la carica dei film del Riif - Corriere Roma".
4. ^ ""Obama McCain – the 40 days that changed America"" (PDF). Retrieved 11 April 2024.

## External links

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* Change at IMDb

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Barack Obama

* 44th President of the United States (2009–2017)
* U.S. Senator from Illinois (2005–2008)
* Illinois Senator from the 13th district (1997–2004)

| Life and
politics|

* Early life and career
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Books|

* Dreams from My Father (1995)
* The Audacity of Hope (2006)
* Of Thee I Sing (2010)
* A Promised Land (2020)

Speeches|

* "The Audacity of Hope" (2004)
* "Yes We Can" (2008)
* "A More Perfect Union" (2008)
* "Change Has Come to America" (2008)
* "A New Birth of Freedom" (2009)
* Joint session of Congress (2009)
* "A New Beginning" (2009)
* Joint session of Congress (health care reform) (2009)
* State of the Union Address
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
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* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* Tucson memorial speech (2011)
* Joint session of Congress (jobs) (2011)
* "You didn't build that" (2012)
* Selma 50th anniversary (2015)
* Farewell address (2017)

Elections|

| Illinois|

* State Senate
* 1996
* 1998
* 2002
* U.S. House of Representatives
* 2000

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U.S. Senate|

* 2004

Presidential|

* 2008 campaign
* endorsements
* GOP/conservative support
* staff members
* primaries
* primary campaign
* running mate selection
* convention
* debates
* election
* 2012 campaign
* endorsements
* primaries
* convention
* debates
* election

Family|

* Michelle Obama (wife)
* Ann Dunham (mother)
* Barack Obama Sr. (father)
* Lolo Soetoro (stepfather)
* Maya Soetoro-Ng (maternal half-sister)
* Stanley Armour Dunham (maternal grandfather)
* Madelyn Dunham (maternal grandmother)
* Auma Obama (paternal half-sister)
* Malik Obama (paternal half-brother)
* Marian Robinson (mother-in-law)
* Craig Robinson (brother-in-law)
* Bo (family dog)
* Sunny (family dog)

Public image

News and
political events|

* Oprah Winfrey's endorsement
* Citizenship conspiracy theories
* litigation
* Religion conspiracy theories
* Bill Ayers controversy
* Jeremiah Wright controversy
* Republican and conservative support (2008)
* Assassination threats
* 2008 Denver
* 2008 Tennessee
* First inauguration invitations
* Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
* Citizen's Briefing Book
* Tea Party protests
* New Energy for America
* Gates–Crowley Rose Garden meeting
* Firing of Shirley Sherrod
* Impeachment efforts
* Tan suit controversy

Books about|

* Bibliography
* Obama: From Promise to Power
* Barack Obama: Der schwarze Kennedy
* Redemption Song
* The Case Against Barack Obama
* The Obama Nation
* Culture of Corruption
* Catastrophe
* Barack and Michelle
* The Speech
* The Obama Story
* Between Barack and a Hard Place
* Game Change
* Obama Zombies
* Conservative Victory
* The Bridge
* The Obama Diaries
* The Obama Syndrome
* The Obama Identity
* O: A Presidential Novel
* Where's the Birth Certificate?
* Obama's Last Stand
* Barack Obama: The Story
* Game Change 2012
* Buyer's Remorse
* Rising Star
* Shade
* The World as It Is

Music|

* Obama Girl
* "I Got a Crush... on Obama"
* "Barack the Magic Negro"
* will.i.am
* "Yes We Can"
* "The President Sang Amazing Grace"
* "There's No One as Irish as Barack O'Bama"
* "Sí Se Puede Cambiar"
* "My President"
* "Deadheads for Obama"
* "Air and Simple Gifts"
* Change Is Now
* Hope! – Das Obama Musical
* "Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney"
* Barack's Dubs
* "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours"

Film, TV,
and stage|

* By the People: The Election of Barack Obama (2009)
* Change (2010)
* Obama Anak Menteng (2010)
* 2016: Obama's America (2012)
* The Road We've Traveled (2012)
* Southside with You (2016)
* Hillary and Clinton (2016)
* Barry (2016)
* America's Great Divide (2020)
* We the People (2021)
* Renegades: Born in the USA (2021)
* Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union (2021)
* The First Lady (2022)
* Picturing the Obamas (2022)

Other media|

* Social media use
* Artists for Obama
* "Hope" poster
* "Joker" poster
* Hair Like Mine
* Situation Room
* Iman Crosson
* The Forgotten Man (2010 painting)
* Saraswati (2013 sculpture)
* President Barack Obama (2018 portrait)
* Official White House portrait (2022)
* Obama logo
* In comics
* Barack Obama's summer playlist

Related|

* Barack Obama Day (Illinois)
* Obama Day (Kenya)
* Awards and honors
* Namesakes
* Higher Ground Productions
* "One Last Time (44 Remix)"
* Sunlight before signing

* ← George W. Bush
* Donald Trump →

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John McCain

* U.S. Senator from Arizona (1987–2018)
* U.S. Representative from Arizona's 1st district (1983–1987)

Life|

* Early life and military career
* Cultural and political image
* Death and funeral

Political
activities|

* House and Senate career, until 2000
* Keating Five scandal
* International Republican Institute
* 2000 presidential campaign
* Senate career during 2001–2014
* Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act
* Climate Stewardship Acts
* McCain Detainee Amendment
* 2008 opposition to limiting interrogation techniques
* List of bills sponsored
* Political positions
* 2008 Republican National Convention
* 2008 presidential campaign
* Democratic and liberal support
* endorsements

| Elections|

* House elections
* 1982
* 1984
* Senate elections
* 1986
* 1992
* 1998
* 2004
* 2010
* 2016
* 2008 United States presidential election
* lobbyist controversy
* debates
* running-mate selection

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Media|

| Books authored|

* Faith of My Fathers
* Worth the Fighting For
* Why Courage Matters
* Character Is Destiny
* Hard Call
* Thirteen Soldiers
* The Restless Wave

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* The Nightingale's Song (1995 book)
* Faith of My Fathers (2005 film)
* My Dad, John McCain (2008 book)
* Change (2010 documentary)
* Game Change (2012 film)

Family|

* McCain family
* Cindy McCain (second wife)
* Carol McCain (first wife)
* Meghan McCain (daughter)
* John S. McCain Jr. (father)
* Roberta McCain (mother)
* Joe McCain (brother)
* John S. McCain Sr. (grandfather)

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