Why was Barack Obama titled 'Former Chicago Resident' in Michael Jordan's documentary?

NBA legend Michael Jordan's much-awaited documentary finally aired on Sunday. first two episodes of Last Dance explored some of key moments for Jordan's career and even included interviews from two former Presidents of United States - Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. However, instead of referring to m by ir 'highest held position', documentary referred to Barack Obama as 'Former Chicago Resident' and Bill Clinton as 'Former Arkansas Goverr'. Unsurprisingly, fans were quick to flock to social media posting several memes about Barack Obama's 'Former Chicago Resident' reference.

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Barack Obama referred to as 'Former Chicago Resident' in Michael Jordan's documentary

Jason Hehir, director of Last Dance, explained decision while speaking to Athletic. Hehir told publication that documentary was a "Michael thing". While 10-part series will unsurprisingly revolve around Michael Jordan and various events of his Bulls career, Hehir ted, being a filmmaker, he wanted to tell Jordan's story as characters in story were ordinary people and t "super famous".

As quoted by Athletic, Hehir added, "Barack Obama is t kind of guy that I can find his number and text him. Michael had a connection. But I was pretty adamant that we don't have people in here who don't have an organic connection to story. I think temptation is because Michael was super famous, let's get as many super famous people in here as possible."

Hehir furr explained himself that Barack Obama and Bill Clinton sharing ir experiences in regards to Michael Jordan and basketball would be same and should t be considered any different because y held highest position in country. 

"Bill Clinton was president in 1990s. He has to talk about Michael because he was President when Michael was playing and he saw Michael play live. My question was, okay, what is Bill Clinton going to say that is different than any or fan would say about watching Michael play?"

According to Hehir, using 'Former Goverr of Arkansas' for Bill Clinton was more suitable to plot as it contributed in pacing  story ahead by connecting it to Scottie Pippen, who grew up playing basketball in Arkansas.

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When did Barack Obama move to Chicago? Michael Jordan and Barack Obama

Referencing Obama as 'Former Chicago Resident' made sense with respect to plot of documentary as Obama was indeed a resident of Chicago when Michael Jordan was busy with his exploits with Chicago Bulls. A graduate from Harvard Universite, Obama moved to Chicago in 1985 before heading to Massachusetts to study at Harvard. However, after completion of his degree, former US President moved back to Chicago, Illiis, in 1991. During Jordan' time will Bulls, Obama served as State Senator before assuming office as US Senator in 2004. Obama was elected as 44th President of United States in 2009 and served as President for two terms till 2017. Barack Obama continues to reside in Washington D.C with his family.

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Michael Jordan and Barack Obama

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