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David Attenborough Meets President Obama

David Attenborough Meets President Obama

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David Attenborough Meets President Obama

2015

0h 35m

7.8(4 votes)

Documentary

Overview

On his 89th birthday, renowned English broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough pays his first ever visit to the White House to be interviewed by one of his biggest fans, United States President Barack Obama.

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Atlantic Productions

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3 featured cast members

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David Attenborough

David Attenborough

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Barack Obama

Barack Obama

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Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman

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Directed by: Ruth Roberts
Produced by: Anthony Geffen

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