Anita: Speaking Truth to Power is a 2013 American documentary film, written, directed, and produced by Freida Mock. It follows Anita Hill, a lawyer who testified against Clarence Thomas's Supreme Court nomination, exposing the problem of sexual harassment around the world.
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| Directed by | Freida Mock |
| Written by | Freida Mock |
| Produced by | Freida Mock |
| Starring | Anita Hill |
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| Edited by | Brian Johnson |
| Music by | Lili Haydn |
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| Distributed by | Samuel Goldwyn Films |
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Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $176,979[1] |
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2013. It was released on March 21, 2014, by Samuel Goldwyn Films.
Synopsis
editThe film follows lawyer Anita Hill who testifies against Clarence Thomas's Supreme Court nomination, exposing the problem of sexual harassment around the world. It also follows Hill after the testimony as she continues to raise awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2013.[2] It also screened at the AFI Docs on June 22, 2013.[3] In August 2013, Samuel Goldwyn Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[4] It was released on March 21, 2014.[5]
Critical reception
editAnita: Speaking Truth to Power It holds a 79% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 33 reviews, with a weighted average of 6.70/10.[6] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 68 out of 100, based on 15 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[7]
References
edit- ^ "Anita: Speaking Truth to Power". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ Patten, Dominic (January 20, 2013). "Sundance: Anita Hill Documentary Premieres". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ Greenbaum Kasson, Elisabeth (March 18, 2014). "Speaking Truth to Power: 'Anita' Tells a Tale of Transformation". International Documentary Association. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ Cox, Gordon (August 14, 2013). "Samuel Goldwyn Films Takes U.S. Rights to 'Anita'". Variety. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ Lindsay, Taylor (January 28, 2014). "Watch: Trailer for 'ANITA,' the Story of Anita Hill and Social Justice". IndieWire. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "Anita (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "Anita". Metacritic. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
