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By Polly Conway
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Charming special interviews kids about the presidency.
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I Can Be President: A Kid's-Eye View
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What's the Story?
I Can Be President: A Kid's-Eye View is a special featuring interviews with young kids about the presidency. It's about all presidents and the concept of presidency, but highlights the election of Barack Obama. Some of the interviews are accompanied by animations that bring to life what the kids are talking about, as well as some historical moments.
Is It Any Good?
This special is a bit scattered, but it's a fun examination of how kids felt about the presidency in the year 2011, a few years after the historic election of Barack Obama. The kids are extremely cute, making observations about George Washington's "weird hair" and the option to outlaw spinach. They also make some pretty astute statements, including the fact that all presidents were kids at some point. The animations aren't outstanding but the kids' hopeful ideas and outlook shine here.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the presidency. What does the job entail?
How do you think these kids learned all these facts about the presidents? How do you find out more about things you're interested in?
Do you think it's true that anyone can be president?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : June 22, 2011
- Director : Diane Kolyer
- Studio : HBO
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : History
- Run time : 30 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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