Confirmation
Confirmation

Confirmation

2016Movie110 minEnglish

Judge Clarence Thomas' nomination to the United States' Supreme Court is called into question when former colleague, Anita Hill, testifies that he had sexually harassed her.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Daryl WeinGenres: Drama, History, Biography

Plot Summary

In 1991, Anita Hill, a law professor, is called to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee about her allegations of sexual harassment against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. The film chronicles the intense, televised hearings and the profound impact they had on Hill's life and the broader national conversation about race, gender, and power.

Critical Reception

Confirmation received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Kerry Washington's performance and the film's timely exploration of important social issues. While some critics noted the film's direct and sometimes conventional approach to its subject matter, most agreed that it served as a powerful reminder of a pivotal moment in American history.

What Reviewers Say

  • Kerry Washington delivers a compelling and nuanced performance as Anita Hill.
  • The film effectively captures the tension and gravity of the 1991 Senate hearings.
  • It serves as an important historical document and a catalyst for discussion on gender and race.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's historical significance and Kerry Washington's performance, often highlighting its relevance to contemporary discussions about workplace harassment and gender equality. Some found the pacing a bit slow, but generally, it was seen as a well-made and important docudrama.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie (Kerry Washington).

Fun Fact

The film was originally developed as a stage play before being adapted into a television movie.

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Reno

Reno

**Claims and rejects and the stupid enquiry!** This is a television film, a political-thriller-drama from the director of 'Dope'. Inspired by the real 1991 event when president Bush nominated the judge Clarence Thomas to the supreme cour...