Confirmation (film)
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| Written by | Susannah Grant |
| Directed by | Rick Famuyiwa |
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| Theme music composer | Harry Gregson-Williams |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Producer(s) | Darren M. Demetre |
| Editor(s) | Dirk Westervelt |
| Cinematography | Rachel Morrison |
| Running time | 110 minutes |
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| Original network | HBO |
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Confirmation is a 2016 American television political thriller film, directed by Rick Famuyiwa and written by Susannah Grant. It is about Clarence Thomas' Supreme Court nomination hearings, and the controversy that unfolded when Anita Hill alleged she was sexually harassed by Thomas. It stars Kerry Washington as Hill and Wendell Pierce as Clarence Thomas, as well as Erika Christensen, Jennifer Hudson, Greg Kinnear, Jeffrey Wright, Bill Irwin, and Eric Stonestreet in supporting roles. The film aired on HBO on April 16, 2016.[1]
Cast
- Kerry Washington as Anita Hill
- Wendell Pierce as Clarence Thomas
- Alison Wright as Virginia Thomas
- Zoe Lister-Jones as Carolyn Hart (based on Harriet Grant)
- Erika Christensen as Shirley Wiegand
- Jennifer Hudson as Angela Wright
- Greg Kinnear as Joe Biden
- Jeffrey Wright as Charles Ogletree
- Bill Irwin as John Danforth
- Eric Stonestreet as Kenneth Duberstein
- Treat Williams as Ted Kennedy
- Grace Gummer as Ricki Seidman
- Dylan Baker as Orrin Hatch
- Peter McRobbie as Alan K. Simpson
- Daniel Sauli as Mark Paoletta
- Kimberly Elise as Sonia Jarvis
- Kristen Ariza as Judy Smith
- Malcolm Gets as Arlen Specter
- Frank Hoyt Taylor as Strom Thurmond
Production
Casting
On March 12, 2015, it was announced that Kerry Washington would star as Anita Hill in an HBO television film.[2] On April 28, Wendell Pierce was cast as Clarence Thomas.[3] On May 12, Eric Stonestreet joined as Kenneth Duberstein.[4] Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Hudson, and Jeffrey Wright were reported to have joined the cast as Joe Biden, Angela Wright, and Charles Ogletree on May 29.[5] On June 5, Bill Irwin and Treat Williams joined to portray John Danforth and Ted Kennedy.[6] Later that same day, Erika Christensen, Cobie Smulders, Dylan Baker, and Grace Gummer were cast as Shirley Wiegand, Harriet Grant, Orrin Hatch, and Ricki Seidman, respectively.[7] On June 16, Kimberly Elise, Kristen Ariza, and Malcolm Gets joined the cast as Sonia Jarvis, Judy Smith, and Arlen Specter, respectively.[8] On July 2, Daniel Sauli was cast as Mark Paoletta.[9] On July 9, it was reported that Smulders had exited the film due to her breaking her leg; Zoe Lister-Jones was then confirmed to replace her in the role of Harriet Grant.[10]
Filming
Principal photography began in Atlanta, Georgia on June 14, 2015, and it was completed on July 24.[11]
Credits
During the film credits the onscreen text claims that because of Hill's accusation of sexual harassment, more women were elected to public office in 1992 than previous periods, official sexual harassment complaints doubled, and an important workplace discrimination law was passed (referring to the Civil Rights Act of 1991).[12]
References
- ↑ Petski, Denise (February 2, 2016). "‘Confirmation’ Premiere Date Set By HBO". Deadline.com.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (March 12, 2015). "Kerry Washington to Star as Anita Hill in HBO Movie 'Confirmation' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (April 28, 2015). "Wendell Pierce Set as Clarence Thomas in HBO's 'Confirmation' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (May 12, 2015). "Eric Stonestreet to Co-Star in HBO's Anita Hill Pic, 'Confirmation' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (May 29, 2015). "Jennifer Hudson, Greg Kinnear, Jeffrey Wright Join HBO's 'Confirmation'". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley; Stanhope, Kate (June 5, 2015). "Treat Williams, Bill Irwin Join HBO's 'Confirmation' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 5, 2015). "Erika Christensen, Cobie Smulders, Dylan Baker & Grace Gummer Join HBO Movie 'Confirmation'". Deadline.com.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (June 16, 2015). "Kimberly Elise, Kristen Ariza & Malcolm Gets Join HBO Movie 'Confirmation'". Deadline.com.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (July 2, 2015). "Daniel Sauli Joins HBO Movie 'Confirmation'; Jonathan Whitesell In ABC Family Pilot 'Beyond'". Deadline.com.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (July 9, 2015). "Zoe Lister-Jones Joins HBO Movie 'Confirmation' In Recasting". Deadline.com.
- ↑ "Confirmation - Production Listing". Backstage. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
- ↑ HBO’s series about the Anita Hill–Clarence Thomas hearings proves that scandal plus time equals riveting TV Slate April 15, 2016.
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