Obama says The Butler made him tear up

Obama says he reflected on the effects of discrimination on a generation of people. He says that generation displayed dignity and tenacity, and "put up with a whole lot of mess because they hoped for something better for their kids".

Obama discussed the movie with radio host Tom Joyner and co-host Sybil Wilkes of the Tom Joyner Morning Show.

Obama said White House butlers have been kind and warm to his family. He suspects that part of it is they look at his daughters, Malia (15) and Sasha (12), and say, "Well, this looks like my grandbaby or this looks like my daughter."

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