Bronx Obama
Documentary
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2014
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Louis Ortiz, a down on his luck 40-something Puerto Rican resident of the Bronx, looks in the mirror one day and believes he’s found gold—he’s a dead ringer for Barack Obama. With visions of finally living the American Dream, the charismatic Ortiz launches a complete makeover. He dons Obama’s trademark suit, adopts his mannerisms, mimics his voice and steps out onto the street as a presidential impersonator. Taken on by a casting agent, Ortiz and a gang of other political impersonators, including a Bill Clinton and a Mitt Romney, hit the road during the run-up to the 2012 presidential election to perform satirical debates for mostly Republican conventions, throwing Ortiz into conflict with his personal political beliefs. As Ortiz struggles to make ends meet, the distance between the White House and the Bronx becomes increasingly acute. The life of a president isn’t always as easy as it looks.
Director:
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Rated:
Not Rated
Runtime:
91 min
Release date:
29 Apr 2014
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 nomination
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
If a key element of the Obama narrative has been the dream that anyone can thrive in America, Bronx Obama (nee The Audacity of Louis Ortiz) presents the reality as far more complicated.
– Rob Nelson,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
5 Oct 2014