Read More... Tika Sumpter and Parker Sawyers in "Southside with You" (Credit: Miramax) Parker Sawyers gets a breakout role as a young Barack Obama in the lovely, appealing romance “Southside with You.” The film chronicles the first date between Obama and Michelle Robinson (a wonderful Tika Sumpter). The film is set on a day in 1989 when Barack invites her to a meeting.