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Strange Justice (1999 film)

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Strange Justice
Promotional poster
GenrePolitical drama
Based on
Strange Justice
by
Written byJacob Epstein
Directed byErnest Dickerson
Starring
Music byWilliam Jacobs
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerJonathan Starch
CinematographyJonathan Freeman
EditorStephen Lovejoy
Running time95 minutes
Production companyHaft Entertainment
Original release
NetworkShowtime
ReleaseAugust 29, 1999 (1999-08-29)

Strange Justice is a 1999 American political drama television film directed by Ernest Dickerson, written by Jacob Epstein, and starring Delroy Lindo, Mandy Patinkin, Regina Taylor, and Paul Winfield. The film is based on the 1994 non-fiction book of the same name by Jane Mayer and Jill Abramson that covered the Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination. It aired on Showtime on August 29, 1999.

Synopsis

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Strange Justice is based on events regarding the sexual harassment accusation brought by Anita Hill (Regina Taylor) during the Senate confirmation hearings of Clarence Thomas (Delroy Lindo) for the United States Supreme Court during the George H. W. Bush presidential administration.

Cast

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Production

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The film was shot on location in Los Angeles and Toronto.[1]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Result Category Recipient
2000 American Cinema Editors Nominated Best Edited Motion Picture for Non-Commercial Television Stephen Lovejoy
American Society of Cinematographers Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movies of the Week/Mini-Series Jonathan Freeman
Black Reel Awards Network/Cable - Best Film
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Network/Cable - Best Director Ernest R. Dickerson
Network/Cable - Best Actress Regina Taylor
Network/Cable - Best Actor Delroy Lindo
Peabody Award Won
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Satellite Award Nominated Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television Regina Taylor
Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television Delroy Lindo
Won Best Motion Picture Made for Television
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Fries, Laura (August 27, 1999). "Strange Justice". Variety. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
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