Obama Lends Expertise to New Netflix Film 'Leave the World Behind'
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Barack Obama served as a consultant on Sam Esmail's new Netflix film Leave the World Behind, providing feedback on making the story realistic.
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Obama thought the script was fairly accurate to how a real crisis would unfold.
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As part of a production deal, Obama shared perspective on the characters and emphasizing empathy.
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Obama gave notes not just based on his background but also as a fan of the novel the movie is based on.
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Obama wanted to see a really good film adaptation made.