Lilly is a 2024 American drama film, directed and produced by Rachel Feldman, from a screenplay by Feldman and Adam Prince. It stars Patricia Clarkson as Lilly Ledbetter as she battles the court case Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.. John Benjamin Hickey and Thomas Sadoski also star.
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| Directed by | Rachel Feldman |
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| Cinematography | Noah Greenberg |
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| Music by | Ariel Marx |
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Running time | 93 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival on October 10, 2024.
Premise
editThe movie follows Lilly Ledbetter and the groundbreaking Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. case.
Cast
edit- Patricia Clarkson as Lilly Ledbetter
- John Benjamin Hickey as Charles Ledbetter
- Thomas Sadoski as Jon Goldfarb
- Will Pullen as Phil Ledbetter
- Josh McDermitt as Dan McGinty
- Deidre Lovejoy as Jocelyn Samuels
- Bethany Anne Lind as Vickie Ledbetter
- Keith Brooks as Andy Guthrie
- Paul Teal as Timothy Granger
- Amy Parrish as Deborah
- Rhoda Griffis as Marcia Greenberger
- Judd Lormand as Trevor Dawkins
- Robert Pralgo as Kent Kohler
- Darin Toonder as Jay St. Clair
Production
editIn February 2013, it was announced Rachel Feldman would direct a film revolving around Lilly Ledbetter.[2] Feldman connected with Ledbetter through Ledbetter's lawyer Jon Goldfarb.[3] The project struggled to get off the ground for years.[4] In February 2020, it was announced Meryl Streep would back the film, with J. Todd Harris joining as a producer.[5] Streep turned down starring as Ledbetter, but offered to provide help to the producers.[6]
In March 2021, it was announced Patricia Clarkson had joined the cast of the film.[7] In August 2021, Josh Lucas and Thomas Sadoski joined the cast of the film.[8] John Benjamin Hickey was later announced to be a part of the cast, with Lucas no longer attached.[9] Production concluded by 2023.[10][11]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the Hamptons International Film Festival on October 10, 2024.[12] Lilly Ledbetter died two days later, at the age of 86.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Lilly". Hamptons International Film Festival. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Rachel Feldman to Direct Lilly Ledbetter Biopic". Women and Hollywood. February 13, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Dove-Viebhan, Avivia (March 23, 2021). "Fighting for Pay Equity: A Q&A with Lilly Ledbetter and the Filmmaker Telling Her Story". Ms. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Robb, David (January 12, 2017). "Director Rachel Feldman Looking For 'Fair Fight' To Tell Lilly Ledbetter Story". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (February 6, 2020). "Meryl Streep Backing Rachel Feldman's Fair Pay Drama 'Lilly' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Kedes, Maureen (December 10, 2020). "'Fair Pay Act' Political Thriller In The Works". Patch Media. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (March 2, 2021). "Patricia Clarkson to Play Fair Pay Pioneer Lilly Ledbetter (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 25, 2021). "'Lilly': Josh Lucas Joins Patricia Clarkson And Thomas Sadoski In Political Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Rachel Feldman on Lilly Ledbetter". Look What She Did. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Amplifying Narratives of Women in Film". Barnard College. February 19, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Patricia Clarkson". Fade to Her. August 7, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (September 12, 2024). "Hamptons International Film Festival 2024 Announces New York Premieres of 'Conclave,' 'Bird,' and 'The End'". IndieWire. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Harrison (October 14, 2024). "Lilly Ledbetter, a stalwart in the fight for fair pay, dies at 86". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 14, 2024.