How Nadia Hallgren infiltrated the former First Lady of the United State’s inner circle to tell her story.

Director Nadia Hallgren is having a busy Wednesday morning.

“The experience was so incredible,” Hallgren tells EW exclusively about her experience working onBecoming.

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Some were with her from even before her time at the White House.

They have such a familial work environment.

And then here I come in the middle of it all as a stranger!

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But they all welcomed me warmly, and I appreciated that so much.

It was really cool to be in that environment while I was filming."

Her brother Craig Robinson shares a glass of wine with his younger sister at his home, too.

And yes, former PresidentBarack Obamaand her daughters Sasha and Malia also make appearances in the documentary.

“It was important for me to make this film feel as intimate as possible.

for do that, you have to go close.

Spending time with her mother and her brother was always so incredible.

Her family has this incredible dynamic.