Dreams from My Real Father
Dreams from My Real Father

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Dreams from My Real Father

2012
Movie
95 min
English

This fascinating narrative is based in part on 2 years of research, interviews, newly unearthed footage and photos, and the writings of Davis and Obama himself. Dreams from My Real Father weaves together the proven facts with reasoned logic and speculation in an attempt to fill-in the obvious gaps in Obama's history. Is this the story Barack Obama should have told, revealing his true agenda for "fundamentally transforming America?" Director Joel Gilbert concludes, "To understand Obama’s plans for America, the question is ’Who is the real father?’"

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Joel GilbertGenres: Documentary, Political

Plot Summary

This documentary questions the narrative of Barack Obama's heritage, focusing on the life and influence of his biological father, Barack Obama Sr. It explores the political and social environment of Kenya and Hawaii during Obama Sr.'s time and posits that his ideology may have had a greater impact on the future president than commonly understood. The film aims to present an alternative perspective on Obama's formative years and his political development.

Critical Reception

The film received a highly polarized reception, primarily from audiences with pre-existing political viewpoints. Critics often described it as a conspiracy theory or a partisan attack piece, while supporters viewed it as a revelatory examination of President Obama's background. Due to its controversial nature and niche distribution, widespread critical reviews from mainstream outlets are scarce.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a highly speculative and unverified narrative about Barack Obama's father.

  • Accused of being a politically motivated documentary rather than an objective historical account.

  • Lacks substantial evidence to support its central claims, relying heavily on conjecture.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their consensus is not readily available or widely documented for this particular film, likely due to its specialized audience and distribution.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Joel Gilbert, has also produced other politically charged documentaries, often focusing on controversial aspects of American political figures.

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