In support of their forthcoming Netflix documentary, the couple emphasized the importance of sharing stories, with Michelle telling the audience, 'We cannot follow that tradition of keeping our pain silent.'
executive producer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the Obamas took the stage at Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown, Massachusetts. Michelle told the crowd about the film,”It spoke to us immediately, so we wanted to make sure we were here to show our support of everyone involved.”
She explained that the movie is a reminder of the importance of sharing personal information and community history with younger generations. “Whatreminds us is, we have to tell our stories to our younger folks,” Michelle said. “We have to be the ones. We cannot follow that tradition of keeping our pain silent. Because what this film shows us is that our stories are the power that makes us seen.”
Barack also took a turn at the podium, where he thanked Netflix, the project’s team and festival founders Floyd and Stephanie Rance. Theauthor emphasized “the importance of stories and who tells stories and what stories are valid and what stories are discounted. One of the powers of this festival and the work that the Rances have done is to lift up stories that too often have been lost in the flow of time. Because we believe that everybody’s stories matter.
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