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Featuring:
Clarence Thomas, Joe Biden, Anita Hill
Written by:
Michael Pack
Directed by:
Michael Pack
Release Date:
January 31, 2020
Original Title:
Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Manifold Productions
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 116
Justice Thomas tells his entire life’s story, looking directly at the camera, speaking frankly to the audience. Unscripted and without narration, the documentary takes the viewer through a complex and often painful life, dealing with race, faith, power, jurisprudence, and personal resilience.
Although Clarence Thomas remains a controversial figure, loved by some, reviled by others, few know much more than a few headlines and the recollections of his contentious confirmation battle with Anita Hill. Yet, the personal odyssey of Clarence Thomas is a classic American story and should be better known and understood. His life began in extreme poverty in the segregated South, and moved to the height of the legal profession, as one of the most influential justices on the Supreme Court. Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words tells the Clarence Thomas story truly and fully, without cover-ups or distortions. The documentary will open in movie theaters nationally on January 31, 2020, followed by a national broadcast on PBS in May 2020. Educational use is forthcoming.
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Colorist:
Evan Anthony
Director:
Michael Pack
Director of Photography:
James Callanan
Editor:
Faith Jones
Executive Producer:
Gina Cappo Pack
Original Music Composer:
Charlie Barnett
Producer:
Michael Pack
Sound Supervisor:
Ken Hahn
Writer:
Michael Pack
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