Barack Obama Win Creative Arts Emmys Here Why

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Higher Ground, the Obamas' production company, is behind the five-part documentary series on national parks around the world.

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He is only the second president of the United States to win an Emmy.

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The Netflix series highlights natural beauty from five continents, including Chilean Patagonia and Indonesia.

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After leaving office in 2017, the former president and his wife Michelle founded Higher Ground, striking a ten-million-dollar deal with Netflix.

David Attenborough, Lupita Nyong'o, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar were among the other nominees for best narrator.

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Only 17 people have gained Egot status to date, including Mel Brooks, Whoopie Goldberg, Audrey Hepburn, and Jenifer Hudson.

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