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Obamas’ Higher Ground Unveils Slate of New Netflix Projects
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“We created Higher Ground to tell great stories,” the Obamas said in a written statement. “This group of projects builds upon that goal and the incredible path forged by films like
Crip Camp,
Becoming, and the Oscar-winning
American Factory. From science fiction to the beauty of our natural world to the relationships that define us, Higher Ground continues to strive for fresh perspectives, compelling characters, and a healthy dose of inspiration. We couldn’t be more proud to team up with the brilliant artists behind each of these stories. Each of them has something important to say.”
“It has been thrilling to watch President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and the Higher Ground team dive into original programming and produce incredible stories,” said Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO, and Chief Content Officer, Netflix. “
We created Higher Ground to tell great stories,” the Obamas said in a statement. “
This group of projects builds upon that goal and the incredible path forged by films like
Crip Camp, Becoming
American Factory
. From science fiction to the beauty of our natural world to the relationships that define us, Higher Ground continues to strive for fresh perspectives
, compelling characters, and a healthy dose of inspiration. We couldn’t be more proud to team up with the brilliant artists behind each of these stories. Each of them has something important to say.”
The full list of projects in various states of development are as follows: