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5 Presidents Who Deserve Their Own Film

Lincoln was an excellent portrayal of one of our nation's most famous presidents and Daniel Day-Lewis was superb in the role, almost looking more like the 16th president than Abraham Lincoln did himself. In the wake of such a well-made presidential biopic, the question has to be raised: What other presidents deserve their own, well-made film?
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5. Barack Obama

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The legacy of Barack Obama’s tenure in office is still yet to be determined, and many significant moments for the United States may still be on their way under his leadership, however, Obama will always be remembered for being the first African-American to become president.

The controversy and the journey with breaking such a significant barrier are certainly worthy of a film. A biopic about Obama would also need to feature details about his struggles with healthcare reform and inheriting the wars in the Middle East, the decisions of which have made him an extremely polarizing figure. It could also chronicle Hilary Clinton attempting to be the first woman president and the primary between those two.

In terms of casting? Well Michele Obama said she could see Will Smith playing her husband, and I don’t disagree. Smith is one of the most respected actors of our time, and is certainly worthy of taking on such a significant role. Possibly Henry Lennix or Denzel Washington could do the role justice too, but Smith is my first choice.

Alright filmmakers, it’s your turn. Make these films happen and treat America to the stories of some of its most memorable leaders.

What do you think of our list? Are you interested in these movies, or are there presidential biopics you’d rather see? Let us know in the comments section below.


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