Southside With You

The Miramax and Roadside Attractions release chronicles the first date of future President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Robinson (played by Parker Sawyers and Tika Sumpter, respectively). Based on true events, the film sees Obama, a then-Harvard Law summer associate, ask out an attorney from the prestigious corporate law firm where they both work. On the historic date, the two talk about politics and activism. The love story also marks the feature debut for writer-director Richard Tanne.

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In North America, summer 2016 domestic revenue ends in a dead heat with last year's $4.48 billion; elsewhere over the Labor Day weekend, 'Light Between Oceans' struggles while 'Hands of Stone' gets knocked out.

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Elsewhere, Obama date movie 'Southside With You' opens to mediocre numbers overall, but knocks out boxing drama 'Hands of Stone'; 'Jason Bourne' is a hit in China.

'Southside With You' Stars, Director on Overcoming "Presidential Pressure" of Making a Movie About Obamas

Parker Sawyers, who plays Barack Obama, explained that the conversations his version of the future president has with Michelle Robinson "felt real" even though this information isn't public record.

'Southside With You's' Tika Sumpter on Portraying an "Embodiment Rather Than a Caricature" of Future First Lady

The actress not only plays the future first lady in the walk-and-talk romance that became a Sundance standout but also stepped into the role of producer for the first time.

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Elsewhere, 'Southside With You,' chronicling President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's first date, isn't finding a big audience; specialty title 'Hell or High Water' prospers in expansion.

'Southside With You' Director on Where His Obama Date Movie Fits in the Current Presidential Race

"I think it's probably going to be a refresher in the election season," says director Richard Tanne of his directorial debut about the first couple's first date.

Michelle and Barack Obama Remember Their First Date: 'Southside with You'

The first couple shares memories of their first date, a love story depicted in the film 'Southside with You.'

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Other new offerings include Obama date movie 'Southside With You,' 'Mechanic: Resurrection' and Roberto Duran biopic 'Hands of Stone' while specialty title 'Hell or High Water' makes a nationwide push after a successful limited run.

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A copy of the film was sent to the White House and exec producer John Legend has recommended the Obamas check it out before it hits more than 800 theaters.

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