Kerry Washington is beloved as Olivia Pope on “Scandal” and she's nominated for an Emmy for playing Anita Hill in the HBO movie Confirmation. There's also buzz that she might get nominated for an Oscar for her role in a scary new thriller that was inspired by real life events.
Playwright/actor John Copeland's latest theatrical project ANITA BRYANT'S PLAYBOY INTERVIEW recounts a specific incident in the truth-is-stranger-than-fiction saga of the former Miss Oklahoma and runner-up to Miss America whose 'Save Our Children' campaign fought to repeal gay rights in Dale County, Florida in 1977.
It only takes one voice to change history. HBO Home Entertainment proudly presents the June 27th Digital HD and August 2nd DVD with Digital HD and Blu-ray with Digital HD release of the critically acclaimed CONFIRMATION.
HBO Films' CONFIRMATION stars Kerry Washington (Emmy® and Golden Globe nominee for “Scandal”; “Django Unchained,” “Ray”), Wendell Pierce (
Known as the star of “Scandal,” Kerry Washington, portrays Anita Hill, the law professor who nearly derailed the Supreme Court nomination of Justice Clarence Thomas, in the new HBO movie CONFIRMATION.
The Goodman commissioned world premiere of CARLYLE by Thomas Bradshaw, directed by Benjamin Kamine, features an all-Chicago cast with James Earl Jones II in the titular role, joined by Patrick Clear (Janice's Father), Maureen Gallagher (Janice's Mother), Tim Rhoze (CARLYLE's Father), Levenix Riddle (Omar/Tyrone), Tiffany Scott (Janice/Sarah), Charlette Speigner (Anita Hill/Shaniqua) and Nate Whelden (Mark).
“Modern Family” star Eric Stonestreet stopped by NBC's TODAY to talk about playing White House advisor Kenneth Duberstein in the HBO film, “Confirmation.”
HBO Films' CONFIRMATION stars Kerry Washington (Emmy® and Golden Globe nominee for “Scandal”; “Django Unchained,” “Ray”), Wendell Pierce (
Below, check out a first tease for HBO's CONFIRMATION, debuting SATURDAY, APRIL 16.
Casting is complete for the Goodman commissioned world premiere of CARLYLE by Thomas Bradshaw, directed by Benjamin Kamine. CARLYLE features an all-Chicago cast with James Earl Jones II in the titular role, joined by Patrick Clear (Janice's Father), Maureen Gallagher (Janice's Mother), Tim Rhoze (CARLYLE's Father), Levenix Riddle (Omar/Tyrone), Tiffany Scott (Janice/Sarah), Charlette Speigner (Anita Hill/Shaniqua) and Nate Whelden (Mark).
The film details the explosive 1991 Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination hearings, which brought the country to a standstill and forever changed the way we think about sexual harassment, victims' rights and modern-day race relations.
Solon Phillips, JD/MBA, uses his research and legal writing skills learned as a member of Law Review to write a riveting book capturing all aspects of marriage and divorce. 'Colored Water,' (published by Trafford Publishing) makes compelling arguments for spouses, state legislators, pastors and therapists to take note of.
The Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University has named five new members-Lazar Fruchter, Anita Hill, Cynthia Reed, Rivka Saker, and Carey Schwartz-to its Board of Advisors, a group that includes international leaders in the worlds of art, education, philanthropy, business, and academia.
ALL FOR ONE THEATER and GORGEOUS ENTERTAINMENT will offer a special presentation of GHOSTLIGHT 9: A MUSICAL GHOST STORY for three performances only, April 22, 28 and May 3. GHOSTLIGHT 9 is performed by All For One's Artistic Director Michael Wolk - who also provides book, music and lyrics - and directed by Aaron Mark. Mr. Wolk accompanies himself on guitar. GHOSTLIGHT 9, a charmingly spooky tale inspired by the ghost that famously haunts the New Amsterdam Theater, will take place at The Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street in Manhattan) to coincide with ALL FOR ONE THEATER production of the New York premieres of 8 STOPS and MAJOR TOM. The show was developed in All For One's SoloLab in 2014, and it received a workshop presentation in January 2015 at The Wild Project.
Kerry Washington is set to portray Anita Hill in an upcoming TV movie biopic for HBO.
The 11th annual New Stages Festival kicked off at Goodman Theatre on October 29. Appearing in repertory alongside FEATHERS AND TEETH is THE MAGIC PLAY by Andrew Hinderaker, a play that fuses magic and reality directed by Halena Kays; and CARLYLE by Thomas Bradshaw, an exploration of right-wing politics in America through the eyes of an African American Republican directed by Benjamin Kamine. Scroll down for a first look at CARLYLE!
Casting is complete for the three developmental productions featured in 2014 New Stages, a free annual festival of new American plays that also includes three staged readings.
'Women's Media Center Live with Robin Morgan' - a nationally and internationally syndicated weekly radio show with an online audience in 110 countries - reached a milestone on Saturday, airing its 100th episode.
Casting is complete for the three developmental productions featured in 2014 New Stages, a free annual festival of new American plays that also includes three staged readings.
The third season of 'Women's Media Center Live with Robin Morgan', which debuted last Saturday, Sept. 6, announces its new syndication partnership with AirPlay Direct, which is now distributing the weekly radio show to over 9,000 broadcasters and radio members around the world.
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