Obama's Favorite Films of 2023 Include His Own Productions
Former President's List Sparks Debate and Acknowledges Hollywood Strikes
- Former President Barack Obama has released his annual list of favorite films for 2023, which includes three films produced by his own company, Higher Ground Productions.
- The films produced by Higher Ground that made the list are 'Rustin', 'Leave the World Behind', and 'American Symphony'.
- Other films on Obama's list include 'The Holdovers', 'Blackberry', 'Oppenheimer', 'American Fiction', 'Anatomy of a Fall', 'Monster', 'Past Lives', 'Air', 'Polite Society', and 'A Thousand and One'.
- Obama's list has sparked some controversy and debate online, with some criticizing his inclusion of his own productions and others questioning his taste based on the films he chose.
- The former president also acknowledged the writers and actors strikes that took place in Hollywood earlier this year, stating that they led to important changes that will transform the industry for the better.