Barack and Michelle Obama are often framed as #relationshipgoals, but before they were the most powerful couple in the world, they were two attorneys who met in a prestigious law firm in Chicago. Southside with You dramatizes their first date. Barack Obama is played by Parker Sawyers and Tika Sumpter portrays Michelle Robinson.  Michelle, who was Barack's superior at the firm they worked for, starts their relationship with hesitation, but she is soon won over by his passion.

Though this is a premise that could easily go wrong, the film looks great. It is set to come theaters in August 2016.

Tika Sumpter most known for her role in The Haves & The Have Nots is going to be featured as the most powerful black woman in the free world-Michelle Obama. The film chronicles the beginning of a friendship turned love story over the course of time that began with one hesitant date. The audience will have an opportunity to be inspired by a glimpse of the very private marriage held between the Obama's.

In addition to starring in this highly anticipated film, Mic reports Tika also worked as a producer for the project written and directed by Richard Tanne. You can see her alongside Parker Sawyers as President Barack Obama in South Side With You, debuting at the Sundance film festival on January 21st.


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