"Do you really think they should skate by with the way they treated me?" "Absolutely not." Rise up against injustice! Blue Harbor Ent. has unveiled an official trailer for an indie drama titled "Lilly," masterminded by filmmaker Rachel Feldman. Slated for a cinematic release this May, this political thriller draws inspiration from the life of fair pay activist Lilly Ledbetter. It chronicles her remarkable journey from a humble town in Alabama to the Supreme Court and even The White House. The film first garnered accolades at the 2024 Hamptons, Heartland, Denver, and Fort Lauderdale Film Festivals.
Imagine a diligent Alabama factory supervisor who discovers, just before retirement, that her company has been shortchanging her for two decades, paying her barely half of what her male counterparts earned. Fueled by outrage, she embarks on an epochal battle for justice. Patricia Clarkson delivers a fierce portrayal of Lilly Ledbetter, the extraordinary fair pay activist whose true story captivates audiences.
Starring Patricia Clarkson as Lilly, alongside John Benjamin Hickey, Josh McDermitt, Deirdre Lovejoy, Will Pullen, and Thomas Sadoski, this potent dramatic film is both moving and inspiring. It tells the tale of a woman who refuses to be swayed in her quest for fairness and equality. Go, Lilly! Watch the film's trailer below.
"Lilly" is rooted in the incredible story of Lilly Ledbetter, a tireless Alabama tire factory supervisor whose sole ambition is to elevate her family into the middle class. Having grown up in poverty, she faces a workplace riddled with pervasive harassment, all for the sake of the best paycheck in her county. However, as retirement beckons, Lilly uncovers a systemic injustice: she's been earning close to half of what men in the same position make. Enraged, Lilly wages war against this injustice, taking her fight to the Supreme Court, the halls of Congress, and ultimately to The White House—all amidst attempts by powerful entities to silence her. "Lilly" charts the transformation of an ordinary citizen into a symbol of an issue, showcasing the profound impact of a single brave individual.
Directed by American filmmaker Rachel Feldman, whose credits include "Love Notes," "She's No Angel," and "Witchcraft III," along with recent TV work, "Lilly" boasts a screenplay penned by Rachel Feldman and Adam Prince. Produced by Allyn Stewart, Kelly E. Ashton, Kerianne Flynn, Jyoti Sarda, Simone Pero, J. Todd Harris, Christine Schwarzman, Julie Kaufman, and Rachel Feldman herself, "Lilly" will premiere in select US theaters starting May 9th, 2025. Are you intrigued?
