Oscars 2020: Barack and Michelle Obama among big winners of the night- Former American president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle were among the big winners at the 2020 Oscars - The first Netflix project released under their production company won the award for Best Documentary Feature - Both husband and wife took to Twitter to react to the win and congratulate the filmmakers behind the project It is indeed a moment of celebration for former American president Barrack Obama and his wife Michelle, following their big win at the recently concluded Oscars awards ceremony. The Obamas were among the big winners of the night as the first Netflix project titled American Factory, which was released under their Higher Ground production company, snagged the award for the Best Documentary Feature. "American Factory tells an emotional, local story that resonates globally. Directors Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert have created a masterwork that examines culture, labor and class struggle, and challenges us to consider what unites us instead of what separates us," the official handle of movie streaming platform, Netflix, said on Twitter about the film. Recommended for you "Portable's music changed my life": Man sheds tears, appreciates Zazu singe... PAY ATTENTION: Read best news on Nigeria's #1 news app Reacting to the win, the Obamas via their respective handles on Twitter commended Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert, who are the filmmakers behind the documentary. They expressed satisfaction at seeing the hard work of both filmmakers duly recognized. The ex-president said: "Congrats to Julia and Steven, the filmmakers behind American Factory, for telling such a complex, moving story about the very human consequences of wrenching economic change. Glad to see two talented and downright good people take home the Oscar for Higher Ground’s first release." See his post below: Read what his wife had to say below: PAY ATTENTION: Get your daily relationship tips and advice on Africa Love Aid group PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Still on an Oscar-related story, Legit.ng previously reported that singer Billie Eilish, gave a beautiful performance at the award ceremony, to honor the memory of late Kobe Bryant, Kirk Douglas and other notable celebrities that have passed away. Recommended for you "Juju dey follow him oga footsteps": Israel DMW joins Davido to delete all... She was also joined by her brother Finneas O'Connell, during the heart touching performance. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng We have upgraded to serve you better Mavin star Rema speaks on Obama approving his music | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Former American president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle were among the big winners at the 2020 Oscars - The first Netflix project released under their production company won the award for Best Documentary Feature - Both husband and wife took to Twitter to react to the win and congratulate the filmmakers behind the project PAY ATTENTION: PAY ATTENTION: PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Legit.ng