First Cameraman: Documenting the Obama Presidency in Real Time
Arun Chaudhary
Aug 2012 · Macmillan
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A unique behind-the-scenes look at the Obama presidency through the lens of the first official White House videographer
From the early months of the 2008 campaign through the first two and a half years of the Obama administration, Arun Chaudhary had an unparalleled perspective on the president of the United States. "I'm sort of like President Obama's wedding videographer," he explains, "if every day was a wedding with the same groom but a constantly rotating set of hysterical guests."
Chaudhary captures moments both small and monumental, from Obama throwing warm-up pitches at the All-Star game to comforting a grieving teenager in the wake of a devastating tornado. He also shares bizarre experiences, like being thrown out of the Indian parliament by his belt and getting trapped in a White House bathroom during a presidential YouTube town hall.
As film and politics intertwine more than ever in the age of new media, Chaudhary offers an entertaining and illuminating look at the highest levels of government in these historic and challenging times. Featuring key players like Barack and Michelle Obama, Joe Biden, and Hillary Clinton, First Cameraman provides a unique view of the American presidency and the inner workings of the Obama administration.
From the early months of the 2008 campaign through the first two and a half years of the Obama administration, Arun Chaudhary had an unparalleled perspective on the president of the United States. "I'm sort of like President Obama's wedding videographer," he explains, "if every day was a wedding with the same groom but a constantly rotating set of hysterical guests."
Chaudhary captures moments both small and monumental, from Obama throwing warm-up pitches at the All-Star game to comforting a grieving teenager in the wake of a devastating tornado. He also shares bizarre experiences, like being thrown out of the Indian parliament by his belt and getting trapped in a White House bathroom during a presidential YouTube town hall.
As film and politics intertwine more than ever in the age of new media, Chaudhary offers an entertaining and illuminating look at the highest levels of government in these historic and challenging times. Featuring key players like Barack and Michelle Obama, Joe Biden, and Hillary Clinton, First Cameraman provides a unique view of the American presidency and the inner workings of the Obama administration.
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About the author
Arun Chaudhary served as the first official White House videographer from 2009 to 2011 and was also a key member of Obama's new media team during the 2008 campaign. He previously worked in film in New York and was a member of the NYU Graduate Film Department faculty. He received his MFA in filmmaking from NYU and his BA in film theory from Cornell University. Chaudhary has been profiled by The New York Times, the BBC, National Journal, Politico, Fortune, and many political websites. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife and son.
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