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Anita

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In 1991, Anita Hill endures attacks on her own character and credibility after she accuses Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of lewd conduct.
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Shadow and Act Staff Shadow and Act 09/13/2022
With superior tech aspects and a powerful theme, Anita is highly recommended viewing. Go to Full Review
Geoff Pevere Globe and Mail 08/01/2014
2.5/4
It seems rather optimistically insistent on making a case that America has come a long way in 20 years, when the truth is 20 years is a mere historical heartbeat. Go to Full Review
Chris Nashawaty Entertainment Weekly 04/04/2014
B
Hill, now a professor at Brandeis, looks back on the events of 1991 with courage and grace. Go to Full Review
B. Ruby Rich Film Quarterly 02/28/2020
Anita's ace in the hole is its archival footage, especially the riveting scenes of Hill's original testimony. Go to Full Review
Ren Jender Bitch Flicks 03/14/2019
In spite of politicians and courts still explicitly or implicitly labeling women as liars when they seek justice against powerful men, we need to see at least one happy ending to give the rest of us the fortitude to continue fighting. Go to Full Review
Stephen Schaefer Boston Herald 11/29/2017
B+
The first-rate documentary Anita returns us to October 1991 when the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas became a national soap opera. Go to Full Review
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12/27/2014 What an interesting person with a tragic and interesting life, but what a boring way to take us on the journey. Apart from the charismatic and fascinating story of Anita Hill's life, there's not much in Anita: Speaking Truth to Power that's very fascinating. It plays like a made-for-History Channel documentary that relies too heavily on the story to carry the weight of the film. The delivery of the facts in the case are pretty straight forward, so about halfway into the film you're pretty done with the story. There's not enough investigation into the person of Anita Hill, so I didn't care as much as I should. See more 09/13/2014 As a documentary film, it's a bit lacking. As a reminder of Hill's bravery and cultural impact, and our government's mysoginistic myopia, it's a stunner. See more 09/04/2014 Anita Hill is an American hero. See more 08/30/2014 It is sad that Anita Hill still has to deal with this nightmare and it is even more sad that the Judge's wife is still in denial. See more 08/09/2014 Great portrait about a woman who was strong and poised through a vicious attack on her integrity. See more 07/19/2014 The good news is that most people now believe Anita Hill. The bad news is that Clarence Thomas continues to limit the equal rights of women. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1991, Anita Hill endures attacks on her own character and credibility after she accuses Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of lewd conduct.
Director
Freida Lee Mock
Producer
Freida Lee Mock
Screenwriter
Freida Lee Mock
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co
Chanlim Films, American Film Foundation, Artemis Rising FoundationITVS, Impact Partners
Genre
Documentary, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 21, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 9, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$173.6K
Runtime
1h 26m
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