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Confirmation is a 2016 HBO original film that depicts the Clarence Thomas Supreme Court confirmation hearings in 1991. The film showcases the deep-seated gender and racial tensions of the time, which were brought to the forefront during the nomination process. Kerry Washington plays the role of Anita Hill, an African-American law professor who worked under Clarence Thomas. In the film, she is called to testify against Thomas after he is nominated for a position in the Supreme Court, claiming that he sexually harassed her during the time that they worked together. Her testimony throws Washington into the limelight, with Thomas

Confirmation is a series that ran for 1 seasons (2 episodes) between May 29, 2016 and on HBO