A marriage that's literally reshaping America — and not in a cute way.
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 wife and how the couple has reshaped American law and politics.
Direction
Kirk's methodical unraveling builds devastating clarity.
Editing
Archival juxtaposition that speaks louder than commentary.
Director
Michael Kirk
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Michael Kirk has made over 200 FRONTLINE documentaries since 1983, specializing in political power structures.
The film dropped as Justice Thomas became the longest-serving member of the current Court — timing that hit different.
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