About Confirmation

"Confirmation" is a 2016 American television political drama film, directed by Rick Famuyiwa and written by Susannah Grant. It is based on the 1991 Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination hearings, focusing predominantly on the sexual harassment allegations made by Anita Hill.

Making / Production

The movie was made for the TV network HBO and was executive produced by Kerry Washington, who also stars in the movie. Michael London and Janice Williams are also executive producers on the movie. Rick Famuyiwa, known for directing the movie "Dope", directed "Confirmation". Shooting took place in Atlanta, Georgia.

Actors

• Kerry Washington as Anita Hill: Washington plays Hill's character with dignity and grace, portraying her strength and determination in the face of scrutiny and harassment.
• Wendell Pierce as Clarence Thomas: Pierce gave a compelling performance as the judge, portraying his character's steadfastness and courage.
• Greg Kinnear as Joe Biden: Kinnear expertly portrays Biden as a sympathetic but somewhat helpless figure in the proceedings.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This film was released about a month before Anita Hill and other women's rights advocates renewed their call for a National Women's Museum in Washington, DC.
• The film sparked a lot of discussions about gender, race, and power in America.

Awards

The film did not win any major awards but was nominated for a few, including a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Television Movie.

Quotes

• "I would like to start by saying how very, very sorry I am that anyones, particularly Senator Biden and Senator Hatch, had to be involved in this matter."
• "I am here today not because I want to be. I am here today because I believe it is my civic duty to tell you what happened to me while I was working for Clarence Thomas."

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's original score was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, known for his work on movies like "The Chronicles of Narnia" and "Shrek".