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The Obama Effect

2.520121h 25mMovieComedyDrama

A serious health scare ignites John Thomas, an insurance salesman in his 50s, to take a closer look at his life. Motivated by a misguided obsession with getting Barack Obama elected, John takes an overwhelming involvement in the…

DirectorCharles S. Dutton
WritersBarry Hankerson·Charles S. Dutton
ProducersBarry Hankerson·Harry Smith

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Cast · Directed by Charles S. Dutton

CDCharles S. Dutton
Charles S. Dutton
John Thomas
KWKatt Williams
Katt Williams
MLK
VCVanessa Bell Calloway
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Molly Thomas
GBGiselle Bonilla
Giselle Bonilla
Maria Santiago
BBBill Lee Brown
Bill Lee Brown
Tank
JDJohn Diehl
John Diehl
Steve Warren
JGJenny Gago
Jenny Gago
Dede Santiago
MGMeagan Good
Meagan Good
Tamika Jones
LH
Lonnie Henderson
Sebastian Thomas
VJ
Vernetta Jenkins
Michele Obama
TAToneey Acevedo
Toneey Acevedo
Older Hispanic Man
KAKristen Ariza
Kristen Ariza
Mrs. Kay

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The Obama Effect — streaming FAQ

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The Obama Effect hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 31, 2012. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.