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Closer to The Dream
Hervé Cohen, Guetty Felin
2009 - 102 min - Digital vidéo - Couleur - France
February 2008 : captivated by the new found hope in America, France-based American expatriate, Guetty Felin and French husband Hervé Cohen, journey to America in the hopes of grasping a better sense of the movement that is energizing so many Americans. As the couple journey from state to state during the Democratic primaries, they unearth the personal, compelling stories of an array of charismatic individuals and supporters. Glimpses of Senator Obama in Town Hall meetings and rallies, interwoven with the work of his supporters, help illuminate the issues preoccupying most Americans today.
"Closer to the Dream" aims to encapsulate the essence of an historical moment in America and the movement that is uniting diverse constituents all across the nation. Shot in cinema verité style, the film paints an engaging portrait of not only Barack Obama, but also those who find a part of themselves in him, introducing us to a new face of America, ready to mark a new chapter in its history.
Available also in 53 min.
Author-Director : Hervé Cohen, Guetty Felin
Photography : Hervé Cohen
Sound : Guetty Felin, Caleb Moses
Editing : Isabelle Ingold
Delegate Producer : AMIP (Audiovisuel Multimedia International Production)
Co-producer : Belle Moon Productions
Broadcasting Pre-purchase : France 5
Broadcasting Pre-purchase : RTBF Bruxelles
Contribution : CNC