Great Moments in collaborative filmmaking.

From here.

[Justin M.] Sherman wrote a script called “Mr. Obama Goes to Cambridge” about Obama’s years at [Harvard] Law School and his time as president of the law review. But according to the film’s director, Mike S. Lawson, the script lacked conflict.

The solution was easy: add vampires.

Along with the addition of a bit of campy horror, the team added two musical numbers at the suggestion of producer Brooke E. Shirey.

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Sherman said he hopes that at the very least the film, which will be released on the group’s Web site, Barackula.com, will inspire young people to learn more about the candidates.