MUMBAI: HISTORY TV18 presents, ?Barack Obama ? Great Expectation? a classic documentary that chronicles his experience of being one of the most powerful men in the world - President of the United States of America. It is the story of the first ever African American to hold the office of this significance.

The film takes viewers inside the fortified doors of the White House, the arena where Mr. President had to deal, make judgments on crucial global issues. In his tenure he not only had to deal with economic emergencies, but also combat constant criticism from various fronts.

James Traub, political journalist for the New York Times Magazine, goes behind the scenes of this tumultuous Presidency with interviews with leading political analysts and main advisors. The series is an exclusive footage of the White House and the Obama administration from NBC News Archives. It will allow the viewers to walk the halls of the White House and go backstage with the President of the USA.

Find out what happens when the excellent speeches and best intentions meet up with the remorseless reality of economic recession and relentless political criticism.

Watch this eye opening document in a 2 part series only on HISTORY TV18 premiering on Wednesday, 31st October, 2012 at 9:00 pm.