Barry

American biographical drama from 2016, directed by Vikram Gandhi and written by Adam Mansbach, portrays the life of young Barack Obama in 1981 as he enrolls at Columbia University in New York City. The protagonist, nicknamed "Barry" (Devon Terrell), grapples with issues of self-identity, racial belonging, and social adaptation in the metropolis. At the university, he meets Charlotte (Anya Taylor-Joy), with whom he develops a romantic relationship, and PJ (Jason Mitchell), a business school student who helps Barry better understand African American culture. The film explores the protagonist's internal conflicts, his relationships with his mother (Ashley Judd) and father, and his quest to find his place in society. The narrative addresses themes of racial identity, social inequality, and personal growth, illustrating how these factors influenced the development of the future President of the United States.