Michelle Obama will be releasing a new documentary on Netflix on 6 May. The film, directed by Nadia Hallgren, will look at Obama’s life and experiences during the tour of her memoir, Becoming.
“Those months I spent traveling—meeting and connecting with people in cities across the globe—drove home the idea that what we share in common is deep and real and can’t be messed with,” shared Obama in a heartfelt Instagram post.
“In groups large and small, young and old, unique and united, we came together and shared stories, filling those spaces with our joys, worries, and dreams.”
She ended the post with a call of empathy during this difficult time. “Even in hard times, our stories help cement our values and strengthen our connections. Sharing them shows us the way forward. I love and miss you all.”
In a statement, Obama praised Hallgren’s talent as a storyteller. “She’s a rare talent, someone whose intelligence and compassion for others comes through in every frame she shoots. Most importantly, she understands the meaning of community, the power of community, and her work is magically able to depict it.”
Hallgren’s latest documentary, After Maria, follows the stories of Puerto Rican families after Hurricane Maria.
Becoming marks the latest collaboration between Netflix and the Obamas. The couple signed a deal with the streaming service in 2019.
Since then, they have produced the documentary American Documentary, which was nominated for an Academy Award.
Their next project is a series called Bloom which explores the fashion world of postwar New York.
