Kerry Washington Channels Anita Hill in the First Trailer for "Confirmation"

In October 1991, Anita Hill detailed her sexual harassment by Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas in televised hearings. Hill's revelations began a firestorm and nearly derailed her career.

Kerry Washington stars in and executive produced a film about the hearings for HBO, "Confirmation." The film will premiere on April 16, and the first trailer has debuted.

In the clip, watch Anita Hill's life get turned upside down because of her choice.