2016: Obama's America

That I cannot recall a serious documentary film made about a president who was still in office at the time of the film's release, at least not a film with a wide theatrical release (can we count the propaganda laden Fahrenheit 9/11?), speaks volumes about this film's importance. That no president that I have ever studied in school has been shrouded in so much mystery and controversy speaks volumes about the legitimacy of a documentary investigating who he is and what he has come from. 2016: Obama's America explores the history and influences of our current president Barack Obama, from as much an objective standpoint as I think one could take without simply saying nothing. While lacking the flashiness and polish of a Michael Moore film, director Dinesh D'Souza wisely goes straight for the facts, tossing aside all the propaganda, assumptions, theories and pretty motion graphics of more famous documentarians. How can I say "fact"? How do I know? Because much of the film explores the writings and quotes and interviews from Obama himself. It's straight from the horse's mouth. Much of it is alarming, I don't know how it could be seen any other way by anyone who loves this country. Much of it also puts away petty arguments about things that don't really matter when it's all said and done. D'Souza affirms that Obama was born in Hawaii, which I'm sure will anger some people. But there are bigger issues at stake in this film, which is about our very real state of affairs here in the United States of America. While it does naturally take a partisan stance, it is as objective as documentaries get, and should be seen by all. And if box office numbers mean anything, it is being seen by quite a few (it posted Top Ten numbers for this past weekend, and only projects to grow to more and more theaters). The film's tag-line, "Love him or hate him, you don't know him" could very well be the complete review for this film.

-Thomas Bond, TheFilmDiscussion.com

"obama is an anti-colonialist." that was the main accusation of the film--which takes its sweet time getting to the point. ironically, our nations founding fathers were anti-colonialists, hence why they rebelled against the British, who used to be our colonizers... also thrown into the film--of course--the obligatory pro-colonialist, feel-good belief of "maybe if whites were still in control over indigenous people, they would be better off." along with some inaccuracies...

supposedly obama will do nothing to stop Iran from acquiring wmd... i guess dinesh didn't catch the news about assassinated iranian scientists, and repeated hacking of their nuclear facilities... i bet dinesh was one of those guys with the "osama loves obama" bumper sticker on his pickup truck in 2008. and lets not forget the folks who were salivating at the thought of sticking it to the hippies once wmd were found in iraq!

oh, and supposedly obama wants to sabotage the USA by getting us into debt... funny, dinesh didn't make this accusation against bush, when he set our current economic trajectory. in fact, obama has slowed the increase in government spending when compared to bush, whom dinesh probably voted for twice.

the films main message is: "let our government take care of your country." and this is coming from the guys that say government cant do anything! this movie is a tome of wisdom for its key demographic, but comes off as a comedy to the informed viewer.

Well-done, thought-provoking movie. This film provides insight into Obama's childhood, his influences, his beliefs, and how all of these translate into his plans for America, especially with regard to national security and foreign policy. There's something for everyone in here – Democrats, Republicans, liberals, conservatives, and anyone else. Independents, in particular, will benefit from a deeper understanding of the man they helped to elect to office four years ago. Even better, this movie offers a very insightful analysis of why Obama's words have failed to match his actions. Hats off to Dinesh D'Souza and Gerald Molen for a powerful film!

I was pleasantly surprised to walk into the theater in San Jose, Ca and see it fairly well full. California is, after all, Obama-friendly (let's leave it at that). Imagine, a movie by a scholar with a conservative point of view actually doing well in....California? Shocker! Dinesh D'Souza's movie is excellent--scholarly, hard-hitting but soft around the edges as D'Souza draws personal parallels with Obama's roots and experiences and his.

The movie reminds us, that in life, it is our family, and the people in our life that makes us tick. Obama's speeches and book, "Dreams from My Father" are central to D'Souza's movie. Obama's parents, grandparents, substitute father, mentors, friends, and supporters make Obama what he is today and these relationships guide our President's policies and intentions for our country. The fact is, I really knew very little about WHO Obama was in 2008, but, I must say, I know more now, and I'm learning more every day. The 'apple doesn't fall far from the tree'.

One on one interviews with those who personally know Obama and his family gently help weave the facts which D'Souza presents to the audience while sharing his credible and very well documented themes. Much is added, still, through one on one interviews with experts (Shelby Steele, David Walker, Daniel Pipe, Paul Vitz, and others) who are patriots and fear for our country.

Produced by Gerald R. Molen ("Schindler's List"), D'Souza's movie is artfully done with beautiful, real and surreal camera work, and meaningful graphics. The viewer feels D'Souza's earnest desire for revealing answers to important questions not asked and not answered by 'main stream' media. Voters deserve to consider these answers, especially when electing a leader for our country and our military.

And for those who tend towards a fatalists' attitude about politics and voting, believing that it doesn't matter who our President is, or whether or not our government needs to balance the budget, please consider watching this movie. Personally, I agree with D'Souza. It matters. Know the person you vote for. Do your own homework.

Please, see the movie.

I saw this movie tonight with my father, and was slightly skeptical. I half expected it to have an in your face approach like the conservative talk radio hosts always seem to have. I can say that as a 20 year old that considers myself to be somewhat more of a moderate than a conservative, I really appreciated what this movie brought to the table.

It was very informational about who Barack Obama is and where he came from; as well as where his parents came from and how their views were shaped and molded. From what I learned in this movie, President Obama's views are simply a consequence of his upbringing and he completely holds true to his father's ideals. Unfortunately, those ideals seem to have connected him with some "shady" people, including communists. I definitely learned some startling statistics and first hand accounts of his life from friends and family members that have shaped my opinion about this man.

I would say that this movie is quite obviously going to be popular with the conservatives, but it worthwhile to see even for a liberal voter. None of the facts or stories in this movie seemed to be fictional and were fairly presented.