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Frontline S42E8 — Clarence and Ginni Thomas: Politics, Power and the Supreme Court
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Frontline•Season 42•Episode 8

Clarence and Ginni Thomas: Politics, Power and the Supreme Court

2.1/10 · 8 votesMay 9, 2023114 min

Ranked #20 of 22 in Season 42•−3.8 vs season avg

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As controversy erupts around Clarence and Ginni Thomas, FRONTLINE tells the inside story of their path to power. This investigation from veteran filmmaker Michael Kirk and his team traces how race, power and controversy collide in the rise of the Supreme Court justice and his

Directed byMichael Kirk
Written byMichael Kirk, Mike Wiser
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Will Lyman

Will Lyman

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Michael Kirk

Michael Kirk

Director

Michael Kirk

Michael Kirk

Writer

Mike Wiser

Mike Wiser

Writer

Michael Kirk

Michael Kirk

Producer

Mike Wiser

Mike Wiser

Producer

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Brooke Nelson Alexander

Associate Producer

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Nina Chaudry

Producer

M

Miles Alvord

Producer

D

Daniel Edge

Producer

V

Vanessa Fica

Producer

Michelle Mizner

Michelle Mizner

Producer

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Colette Neirouz Hanna

Producer

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Episode Summary

"Clarence and Ginni Thomas: Politics, Power and the Supreme Court" is episode 8 of Frontline season 42. It scored 2.1/10 from 8 votes, ranking #20 of 22 episodes this season (season average 5.9). Directed by Michael Kirk and written by Michael Kirk, Mike Wiser, it aired on May 9, 2023.

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