American Factory, the very first film backed by Barack and Michele Obama’s new production company, took home the Best Documentary Award on Sunday night and Trump haters were quick to rub their triumph in the US president’s face.
The Obamas can now count themselves as Academy Award-winning filmmakers as their film took home an Oscar on Sunday night.
‘American Factory,’ which follows the story of an Ohio factory after it is reopened and changed by a Chinese billionaire, won the Best Documentary Academy Award.
The #Resistance crowd was ecstatic over the Obamas being recognized by the Academy. “Trump just had his best week ever but OBAMA JUST WON AN OSCAR!!! HAHAHAHA,” tweeted comedian Larry Wilmore in celebration.
Trump just had his best week ever but OBAMA JUST WON AN OSCAR!!! HAHAHAHA #AmericanFactory #Oscars
— Larry Wilmore (@larrywilmore) February 10, 2020
Barack Obama’s production company just won an #Oscar for Best Documentary.
Obama just got the highest honor in the only community Trump ever wanted recognition in.
— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) February 10, 2020
— STELLA (@girlpowernow1) February 10, 2020
Barack Obama sent his own congratulations to the filmmakers in a tweet.
Congrats to Julia and Steven, the filmmakers behind American Factory, for telling such a complex, moving story about the very human consequences of wrenching economic change. Glad to see two talented and downright good people take home the Oscar for Higher Ground’s first release. https://t.co/W4AZ68iWoY
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 10, 2020
The filmmakers of ‘American Factory’ encouraged workers around the world to “unite” in their acceptance speech.
Julia Reichert of "American Factory": "Working people have it harder and harder these days—and we believe that things will get better when workers of the world unite." https://t.co/bffyIA57Vs #Oscars pic.twitter.com/iGXuSP7Ua4
— Good Morning America (@GMA) February 10, 2020
The film is part of a multi-year deal between streaming giant Netflix and the Obamas, which was originally announced in 2018.
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Source: RT