Divided States of America

Episode 1 traces how Barack Obama’s promise of unity collapsed as increasing racial, cultural and political divisions laid the groundwork for the rise of Donald Trump.

Part one of an investigation into the deep political divisions and bitter polarization that grew during the Obama presidency. The film examines how President Obama’s promise of change and unity collided with racial and political realities.

Episode 2 examines how Donald Trump’s campaign exploited the country’s divisions and how his presidency has unleashed anger on both sides of the divide.