Character Relationship Map: The Confirmation

Characters

• Walt (played by Clive Owen) — protagonist
• Anthony (played by Jaeden Martell) — protagonist
• Bonnie (played by Maria Bello) — supporting
• Vaughn (played by Tim Blake Nelson) — supporting
• Drake (played by Patton Oswalt) — supporting
• Kyle (played by Matthew Modine) — supporting
• Father Lyons (played by Stephen Tobolowsky) — supporting
• Allen (played by Spencer Drever) — supporting
• Otto (played by Robert Forster) — supporting
• Tucker (played by Michael Eklund) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Walt → Father Lyons (Professional Parishioner)
• Walt → Kyle (Professional Colleague)
• Walt → Drake (Social Friend)
• Walt → Vaughn (Alliance Partner)
• Anthony → Tucker (Conflict Antagonist)
• Anthony → Allen (Social Friend)
• Walt → Otto (Social Friend)
• Walt → Bonnie (Family Ex Spouse)
• Bonnie → Anthony (Family Mother)
• Walt → Anthony (Family Father)

Story Analysis

A documentary examining the 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearings and the sexual harassment allegations against Clarence Thomas.

Plot Progression

1. The Weight of Silence
2. The Hearing Unfolds
3. Political and Legal Turmoil
4. Verdict and Legacy