Anita: Speaking Truth to Power

Synopsis: In 1991 Anita Hill, a law professor from Oklahoma, sat before a US Senate committee of 14 white men and with a clear, unwavering voice recounted the repeated acts of sexual harassment she had endured while working with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. Hill’s testimony was a turning point for gender equality in the U.S. and ignited a political firestorm about sexual misconduct and power that is still unresolved as the 2018 misconduct allegations against Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court has demonstrated. This documentary is both a celebration of Anita Hill’s legacy and a rare glimpse into her private life.
Language: English (United States)
Country: United States
Year of production: 2013
Subjects: Women’s studies; American Studies
Keywords: civil rights movements; gender issues; sexual harassment; Anita Hill (1952-); Supreme Court (USA)

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