Obamas' Popular Netflix Thriller 'Leave The World Behind' Reflects Themes of Compassion and Global Crisis, Director Says
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"Leave The World Behind," a Netflix thriller executive produced by the Obamas, has been very popular since its release.
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The film's director, Sam Esmail, said former President Obama provided useful feedback on early drafts of the script to help ground things in reality.
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Esmail believes the film sends a message about compassion when managing a crisis, which he thinks Obama would agree with.
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Some fans speculate the film foreshadows current world conflicts and believe it's a warning from the Obamas given the similarities.
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Despite some fans' fears, others have lightheartedly joked about being able to tell the Obamas were involved based on certain creative choices.