The Final Year - Official Trailer

THE FINAL YEAR is a unique insiders’ account of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy team during their last year in office. Featuring unprecedented access inside the White House and State Department, THE FINAL YEAR offers an uncompromising view of the inner workings of the Obama Administration as they prepare to leave power after eight years.

The film revolves around a foreign policy team assembled by Barack Obama nearly a decade ago, during his first presidential campaign: Secretary of State John Kerry, UN Ambassador Samantha Power, Deputy National Security Advisor and presidential confidant Ben Rhodes, as well National Security Advisor Susan Rice and President Obama himself.

The film tracks this team over the course of 2016, as they travel the world attempting to solidify and “lock-in” policies that they believe will define their legacy, promote diplomacy over large-scale military action, and fundamentally alter how the US government confronts questions of war and peace.

The unfolding crisis in Syria (and Russia’s role), the resurgence of nationalism, and the results of the US election all challenge this legacy in unexpected and fundamental ways, leading the team to re-evaluate their lasting achievements as they prepare to hand-over the machinery of American power.

In theaters and On Demand January 19

[jordanmelven]

1:31 Omg, the look on their faces and their reactions after they saw that Donald Trump had won. lmao XD

[sflygirl]

We didn't know how good we had it. I know everything wasn't perfect, but at least he He wasn't just for Dems, or Reps, Blacks, Whites, Jews, Christian, Muslims. He listened to what you had to say, and when something happened in this country/world he always publicly addressed it and took questions. I am tired of thoughts and prayers tweets! Puerto Rico still doesn't have full power....

[dennismitchell]

Confidence in the US around the world ( which reached nearly 70% under Obama) has plummeted to 27%. Which is nearly what it was in the Bush years.

[yepitsme]

Reading some of these comments I realize this country have a lot ppl with hatred in their hearts.

[rosianna]

This is going to be the hardest thing to watch.

[onestepmentor]

I just came to know about this movie/ documentary and I already cannot wait to watch it.

[ctconquered]

incredibly inspiring! I loved this. <3

[dennismitchell]

The WORLD misses this guy. As always:. You don't know what you have.... until it's gone.

[MexiPanda]

You really don't know what you have until it's gone. I wished I would have appreciated our 44th President more. You made us a better people, a better country and most of all you made us believe that anything is possible. I wish you were still our President!

[Nicoletta]

I'm already tearing up just watching the trailer.😥

[nateadkins]

I will wait for the sequel "the first year" of them in prison when all the crimes they have committed catch up to them.

[dgray]

I laughed all the way through this. Thanks, Obama!

[lw]

Really good documentary, getting politicians to be candid not easy....

[LordHPLovecraft]

@1:31 is just so awesome, a vine 6 Second loop that should just play over everyday.

[mrlanuza]

His Excellency Barack Obama should be declared a hero! Best President of the US🇺🇸 in the 21st century #potus #obama💙 We love you!

[DoctorBatmanMD]

One of the greatest US presidents of all time.

[drevil]

In the tradition of "The Towering Inferno, " "The Poseidon Adventure, " "Earthquake, " and "The Day After Tomorrow" comes "Final Year, " the end of the biggest disaster in US and world history.

[mascheriaperdue]

This man paid a price . But he will always be my president . Lies was put on him . He taught me how to be strong . His beloved wife such a beautiful woman. Thank you for making this movie. And may be the people of America can see he was not as bad as the news made him out to be .

[chrislogue]

If I watch it, it'll be to see the wonderful reactions to Trump's victory. The brief snippet I saw looked promising! That salt never gets old.

[DD-rbhi]

hahahaaaa. Best part was the Election night of 2016. lololololol