Archive for September 8th, 2009

Stanley Anne Dunham with young Barack Obama

Aloe Entertainment and other studios are currently in works to produce a documentary on President Barack Obama’s mother, Stanley Anne Dunham.

The film is expected to be a biography of her life as a woman who raised young Barack in Indonesia and Hawaii, as well as her work in Third World microfinance which was particularly aimed at helping women.

“She gave a lot of the backbone to our current president and his compassion to the people,” said Mary Aloe, who is executive producing. “With these small-scale economies, she took a concept that was emerging just as women were getting their rights and got them to think outside the box. She is a fascinating woman, and she was ahead of her time.” – Hollywood Reporter

The documentary will be titled Stanley Ann Dunham: A Most Generous Spirit and will be directed by Charles Burnett (Killer of Sheep). It is scheduled to begin shooting early next year.

Source: Hollywood Reporter