Anita

"Speaking truth to power"

May 25 2013 Not Rated 1h 35m
Documentary, History

The story of young, brilliant African-American Anita Hill who accuses the Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of unwanted sexual advances during explosive Senate Hearings in 1991 and ignites a political firestorm about sexual harassment, race, power and politics that resonates today.

Plot

A profile of Anita Hill, the African-American lawyer who challenged Clarence Thomas' nomination to the US Supreme Court and thus exposed the problem of sexual harassment to the world.

Written by

Freida Lee Mock

Directed by

Freida Lee Mock

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Samuel Goldwyn Films, ITVS, American Film Foundation, Artemis Rising, Impact Partners

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
601
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA