The film isn’t about him, but then again, it’s not not about him either. Privacy Policy, TIFF review: The Way I See It lets Obama’s photographer remind us what decency looks like. (Rachel Luna/). The idea wasn't to be political but to remind the world of the dignity and empathy needed to be the president.
Terms of Service Subscribe to the CNET Now newsletter for our editors' picks of the most important stories of the day. The Way I See It opened in select theaters in September. Not a lot of skepticism is expressed in the film, although Porter includes one audience member asking, in light of Souza’s background as a reporter, “When you’re consciously or subconsciously building a public image of ‘brand Obama,’ was there ever a conflict?”. Are they going to manage that stage? Two-and-a-half years earlier on Dec. 14, 2012, Souza witnessed Obama react to the devastating Sandy Hook shooting, which saw 20 elementary school children and six staffers brutally murdered. As a result, much of “The Way I See It” feels as rehearsed as a keynote speech — which it often is, lifted from presentations on book tours for his anthologies “Obama: An Intimate Portrait” and “Shade.” Souza’s photographs became so popular with Obama’s staff that they began hanging them on the office walls and eventually, curating hundreds to share with the public in a step that made Obama — already a symbol, as the country’s first African American president, of what was now possible — feel even more down-to-earth. 1 bestseller, The Way I See It is an unprecedented look behind the scenes at two of the most iconic presidents in American history, Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan, as seen through the eyes of renowned photographer Pete Souza. Mehta brings Toronto author Shyam Selvadurai’s 1994 coming-of-age novel to the screen and dives deep into the bloody tensions in. Inspired by a New York Times No. Every four years, a few months before the presidential election, a batch of strategically timed movies materialize in hopes of engaging voters and influencing the outcome. Porter weaves aspects of Souza’s photojournalism career throughout the documentary, showing how he bore witness to major world events on multiple occasions (most notably by sneaking into Afghanistan in October 2001) before landing an assignment to cover Obama’s first year as senator. This idea of in-house, government-employed photographers “branding” a leader is a valid one, barely touched on in the doc, but it’s acknowledged enough for serious media critics to parse Souza’s work more closely. The film looks at former presidents Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan through the lens of Pete Souza. “Throwing shade,” Souza calls it, and the strategy has been incredibly effective, serving to underscore the yuge difference in management style between these two bosses (to describe the job in purely Trumpian terms). And I didn’t want people to lose sight of that.”, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Early numbers suggest domestic violence homicides may be on the rise around the country, The fascinating history of the drive-thru, ‘The Way I See It:’ Laura Dern and White House photographer Pete Souza reflect on Obama era. Don’t you think?” he typed, referring to the fact that Trump had replaced the red curtains with gaudy gold ones. As official White House photographer, Souza was an eyewitness to the unique and tremendous responsibilities of the most powerful person on Earth. I felt what he was feeling. And sometimes words didn’t need to be said between us.”. Or is the White House going to do that?”. The intent is unmistakable. Laura Dern is seen in the press room after winning ber best supporting actress Oscar for "Marriage Story" on Feb. 9, 2020. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Former Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza's journey as a person with top secret clearance and total access to the President.
“So there’s this sort of unspeakable bond, in some ways, between us that I kind of shared those moments with him, even if it didn’t involve talking to him about it. Also, you can subscribe to I'm So Obsessed on your favorite podcast app. In each episode, I catch up with an artist, actor or creator to learn about their work, career and current obsessions. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. Listen to my entire conversation with Porter and Souza on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. The new documentary The Way I See It airs Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. PT and 10 p.m PT on MSNBC.
“To watch as Pete captured the images from the same day when [Obama] came home and was holding his daughter after school and watch his heartbreak in his face, you knew that that man, that president was living through the experience of what another American was going through that day. (Pete Souza/). THE WAY I SEE IT PLANET AFRICA 25 D: Dawn Porter. He has registered his distaste as only a photographer can, by posting photos as a juxtaposition. It all depends on the way you see it. The movie reveals how Souza transforms from a respected photojournalist to a searing commentator on the issues we face as a country and a people. ", A post shared by Pete Souza (@petesouza) on Jun 14, 2020 at 4:59pm PDT. It’s an elaborate Rubin’s vase — one of those clever figure-ground tests when people look at a form, and some perceive a vase while others make out two faces staring at one another in the void on either side. I could come at this with a nonpartisan view that this wasn't because Donald Trump's a Republican. Dawn Porter's documentary looks at Pete Souza's decades as a photographer, and his new mission to throw shade on Donald Trump. When Souza started photographing Obama, the future president was still a senator. “We just begged Pete to, you know, let us not only archive the archivist and remind people the power of the truth through captured images, but also what leadership looks like when empathy and a respect for the office and who the president is meant to represent is held, no matter which party you’re involved in,” the “Marriage Story” star told the Daily News last month. When Barack Obama celebrated the highs in his presidency, or mourned the loss of innocent lives as the nation grieved, or got word the U.S. had officially ended Osama Bin Laden’s reign of terror, one man was always in the room, preserving history with his camera. But he was saying more than that, of course, and the commentary has continued for four solid years, as Souza (who has 2.3 million followers) has answered Trump’s most outrageous statements and behavior with images Souza himself took of a predecessor handling matters with dignity and respect. He is a big Foo Fighters fan, loves Star Wars and loves photography. Barack Obama and Pete Souza share a moment in The Way I See It. The Way I See It is directed by Dawn Porter, who also made the inspiring documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble. MUSE TV‘s Jennifer Ortega had the opportunity to talk with the photographer for President Barack Obama and President Ronald Reagan, Pete Souza and producer Laura Dern about the film, The Way I See It.
Plus: Everything new to VOD and streaming platforms. monitoring_string = "df292225381015080a5c6c04a6e2c2dc". Oscar-winning actress Laura Dern, a producer on the film directed by Dawn Porter, recalled that Souza, who also photographed Ronald Reagan’s presidency, initially required some coaxing. What it means when you're faced with a global pandemic and trying to bluff your way through it. ‘The Way I See It’ Review: A Love Letter to Obama Through White House Photographer Pete Souza’s Lens Reviewed online, Los Angeles, Sept. 14, 2020. “The Way I See It” begins with Souza telling a lecture audience that he’s going to be throwing some shade. "I had a unique voice having worked for not only a Republican and a Democratic president, but what's arguably the most iconic Republican president and the most iconic Democratic president of certainly my generation. RELATED: CS Video: The Trial of the Chicago 7 Interview With Aaron Sorkin. ‘The Way I See It:’ Laura Dern and White House photographer Pete Souza reflect on Obama era Jami Ganz 23 hrs ago She found love in a war zone, then bought a house for $5: A WWII bride's story (In Telluride, Toronto film festivals.) Souza captured the highs and lows of Obama’s terms in office – the raid on Osama Bin Laden’s compound, the passage of the Affordable Care Act, the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary – but he also shot his subject as a husband, father and person.
“I’m doing this because Donald Trump doesn’t understand what it means to be president, that being president means you’re president for everybody, that the presidency is not about you. He and the president both endured the “competing emotions” of the Supreme Court upholding same-sex marriage on the same day Obama gave the eulogy for the Rev. With Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Souza, Samantha Power, Ben Rhodes. "He [Souza] was thinking, 'Who is this man?'" During our conversation, Porter explained why she was intrigued by Souza and his perspective working for Reagan and Obama. And when one tweaks Trump on social media, which is the air Trump breathes, people notice. Aislinn Clarke Talks Directing Eye Exam For Bite Size Halloween, THE EMPTY MAN TRAILER RELEASED BY 20TH CENTURY STUDIO, Pete Souza and Laura Dern Talk About Documentary ‘The Way I See It’, NEIL DIAMOND WITH THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CLASSIC DIAMONDS OUT NOVEMBER 20, PowerShot ZOOM First Ever Compact Telephoto Monocular, CHEECH MARIN AND MARISOL HERNANDEZ TO HOST ONDALIVE!
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