Barack Obama Says Higher Ground Productions Will Go Independent After Netflix Deal Ends
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- Category: Entertainment
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-19 19:54 UTC
- Sources: The Hollywood Reporter
Barack Obama announced that his and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground, is transitioning to an independent model following the conclusion of its Netflix deal. Obama stated the company aims to 'work with a bunch of different studios' going forward.
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