'Southside With You' has world premiere in Chicago

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Friday, August 19, 2016
'Southside With You' premieres in Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago rolled out the red carpet for the world premiere of "Southside With You." The movie tells the story of a young Barack Obama's first date with his future wife Michelle.

ABC7 Eyewitness News reporter Janet Davies talked to the stars at the Music Box Theatre, where part of the movie was shot.

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