Confirmation FYC

Confirmation DVD VIDEO MOVIE FYC Clarence Thomas Audra McDonald harassment drama Type: Movie Platform: DVD Publisher: HBO Released: 2016 Media: DVD CONFIRMATION FYC (FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION) When President George H.W. Bush nominated Clarence Thomas for the Supreme Court, you can bet he didn't know what Anita Hill would have to say about Thomas. This TV movie recounts the intense drama and national attention that erupted following her accusations of sexual harassment during the highly publicized Senate confirmation hearings.Background and Context:In 1991, Clarence Thomas, an African American judge with a conservative legal philosophy, was nominated to the United States Supreme Court. His confirmation process became one of the most contentious and widely covered political events of the decade. The hearings took a dramatic turn when Anita Hill, a law professor and former employee of Thomas, came forward with allegations that he had sexually harassed her during their time working toget