Los Angeles: The story of US First Lady Michelle Obama’s early relationship with Barack Obama is in the process of being turned into a  film.

The movie, titled Southside with You will focus on the couple’s romance, particularly the summer 1989 afternoon when Barack wooed her into a first date across Chicago’s South Side.

The Homegrown Pictures production has already cast Get on Up actor Tika Sumpter to play young Michelle. The search for a male lead to play Barack is underway. The film highlights the day when Michelle agreed to visit Chicago’s Art Institute with Barack, take a stroll and watch a showing of Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing with the future president of the United States.

In 1989, Michelle was working at a law firm as an adviser to a summer associate from Harvard Law, Barack. He fell for her and braved himself to ask her out on a date. “We clicked right away …by the end of the date it was over…I was sold,” Michelle said.

The couple were married on October 3, 1992 — after three years of dating.

Richard Tanne will direct the indie flick using the screenplay he wrote. Tracey Bing and Stephanie Allain are producing.

“Stephanie and I are excited to produce this smart and timeless film that sheds light on one of the great love stories of our time,” said Bing. Filming is scheduled to begin in July on location in Chicago.