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Season 1 – We the People

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Covering a range of U.S. civics lessons, set to original songs performed by many artists with a mix of animated styles; attempting to reframe their understanding of what government and citizenship mean in a modern world.
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Critics Reviews

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Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter I doubt we're going to still be singing these songs in a decade, much less in 40 years, but it's an inspiring hour of Fourth of July viewing and I'd be curious to watch more installments. Jul 7, 2021 Full Review Emma Silvers San Francisco Chronicle The animation is fresh and engaging, with modern musical artists... But as the videos cycle through topics including free speech, the courts and federal versus state power, it's tough not to hear echoes of an older desperation in their assertions. Rated: 2/4 Jul 6, 2021 Full Review Caroline Framke Variety We the People is, at its core, well-meaning. It's just not especially illuminating in the way it would like to be, having preemptively stopped itself from exploring anything beyond the basics. Jul 6, 2021 Full Review Ashley Moulton Common Sense Media We the People will be a breath of fresh air for teens who are learning about civics in school (and teachers looking to add some pizzazz to their lesson plans). Rated: 5/5 Jul 7, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Hannah Fantastic, amazing way to learn US history and laws. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/27/22 Full Review Audience Member This is an awful interpretation of the Bill of Rights and Constitution. I put this on for my 4 year old and turned it off after the first episode until I could review every episode with my wife. I know Netflix gives almost everything a green light but even knowing that, my wife and I were stunned that people were paid for creating this. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member This series is exactly what this nation needed! I learned more in 20 minutes than 4 years of high school! They didnt even show us how to do taxes in VA public schooling. Applause to the Obama's a masterpiece! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Chris Nee

Creator

H.E.R.

Music Performer

Kyle

Music Performer

Bebe Rexha

Music Performer

Brandi Carlile

Music Performer

Andra Day

Music Performer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 4, 2021 Active Citizenship Having the power to be an active citizen; a young woman finds her voice building community and making change to the groove of a H.E.R. song. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 4, 2021 The Bill of Rights What makes the USA the USA: speech, press, religion and more and no one can take them away; performed by Adam Lambert. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 4, 2021 Taxes The subject of taxes can be complicated, but when rapper Cordae breaks it down, it all begins to make sense. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 4, 2021 The Three Branches of Government Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Brittany Howard and the "Frozen" songwriters lay out a musical lesson about checks and balances in the government. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 4, 2021 The First Amendment Brandi Carlile delivers a message for the young: speaking out against the forces that try to silence people, because the right to free speech is protected. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 4, 2021 Federal vs. State Power States do some things, feds do others, but when federal and state governments link up, it's a beautiful balance of power; performed by Kyle. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 4, 2021 Immigration A Bebe Rexha song celebrates Nikola Tesla, Isabel Allende, Eddie Van Halen and more who started life somewhere else before becoming Americans. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 4, 2021 The Courts A citizen's anthem from Andra Day; when the law is needed, the courts heed the call; justice for one should mean justice for all. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 4, 2021 We the People "We the people" holds the power, and when struggling, it's about picking each other up and getting a little bit stronger; performed by Janelle Monáe. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 4, 2021 The Miracle of Morning Amanda Gorman, America's first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate, recites an original poem that celebrates people coming together. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Chris Nee
Executive Producer
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Kenya Barris, Tonia Davis, Priya Swaminathan, Chris Nee
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-Y7
Genre
Kids & Family, Special Interest, Music, History, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 4, 2021
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