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Limited Series – Working: What We Do All Day

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How people find meaning and connection through work, sharing experiences and struggles; former President Barack Obama visits people in their homes and workplaces, following them at all levels, from service jobs to the executive suite.
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Judy Berman TIME Magazine 05/18/2023
A timely reality check on the American dream...until it gets to the bosses. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 05/18/2023
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The ex-president takes inspiration from Studs Terkel, keeping the Netflix docuseries’ focus on the individuals doing the jobs. Go to Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal 05/17/2023
In some sense, what the former president has taken on with “What We Do All Day” is impossible to accomplish -- the dreary work many Americans are required to do is too dreary to watch. Go to Full Review Steve Murray ArtsATL 06/02/2023
Working is fascinating in its mini-portraits of all the people interviewed, and Obama makes an appealing, humorous host as he hangs out with them. For me, the show is the best in its first half. Go to Full Review Joly Herman Common Sense Media 05/30/2023
Parents and young teens who are having conversations about professions and jobs would have lots of takeaways after viewing this show. Go to Full Review Ann Marie Hourihane Irish Independent 05/26/2023
The bottom line is that for your average viewer, who is your average worker, this series just doesn’t work hard enough. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Hollie V 12/05/2023 Very humbling watch for those working and living in the middle class and the wealthy See more Ian M 06/21/2023 I am Canadian so not familiar with the politics of Mr. Obama, but from what I have read he never really worked in the traditional sense for most of his life. He went from being an activist to a politician. So doesn't it seem odd and unfair to give him this assignment? That said I gave it my best shot but did not learn anything new and didn't fully understand the series objective. The scope was too narrow to give a true reflection of 'work' in the United States. See more Mario C 05/18/2023 Just a show where Obama shows how great he is. What a bunch of crock. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Barack Obama

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Barack Obama

Executive Producer

Michelle Obama

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Priya Swaminathan

Executive Producer

Caroline Suh

Executive Producer

Nicole Stott

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 17, 2023 Service Jobs One mother must quit a job over scheduling woes, while another feels social media pressure while juggling gigs; automation has The Pierre Hotel staff worried. Details Episode 2 Aired May 17, 2023 The Middle To fuel his music career, a man works an hourly job at a self-driving vehicle company; a home-care supervisor faces a worker shortage over low wages. Details Episode 3 Aired May 17, 2023 Dream Jobs A young father admits he thinks about work and talks to co-workers after hours; a Mississippi lobbyist goes to bat for the struggling caregiving industry. Details Episode 4 Aired May 17, 2023 The Boss The founder of a home care company takes lower pay, so she can give her employees a better salary; a CEO admits his driverless trucks will take away jobs. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Priya Swaminathan, Caroline Suh, Nicole Stott, Jonathan Silberberg, Tonia Davis, Davis Guggenheim, Laurene Powell-Jobs
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 17, 2023
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