Lilly (2024 film) explained

Director:Rachel Feldman
Music:Ariel Marx
Cinematography:Noah Greenberg
Production Companies:
  • Flashlight Films
  • New Plot Films
  • J. Todd Harris Productions
  • For Impact Productions
  • Nimble Media
  • Artemis Rising Foundation
  • KSA Productions
  • Dollface Films
  • Head Gear Films
  • BondIt Media Capital
Runtime:93 minutes[1]
Country:United States
Language:English

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.

It premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival on October 10, 2024.

Premise

The movie follows Lilly Ledbetter and the groundbreaking Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. case.

Production

In 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

The 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lilly. Hamptons International Film Festival. September 12, 2024.
  2. Web site: Rachel Feldman to Direct Lilly Ledbetter Biopic. Women and Hollywood. February 13, 2013. September 12, 2024.
  3. Web site: Fighting for Pay Equity: A Q&A with Lilly Ledbetter and the Filmmaker Telling Her Story. Ms.. Avivia. Dove-Viebhan. March 23, 2021. September 12, 2024.
  4. Web site: Director Rachel Feldman Looking For ‘Fair Fight’ To Tell Lilly Ledbetter Story. Deadline Hollywood. David. Robb. January 12, 2017. September 12, 2024.
  5. Web site: Meryl Streep Backing Rachel Feldman’s Fair Pay Drama ‘Lilly’ (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. Etan. Vlessing. February 6, 2020. September 12, 2024.
  6. Web site: 'Fair Pay Act' Political Thriller In The Works. Patch Media. Maureen. Kedes. December 10, 2020. September 12, 2024.
  7. Web site: Patricia Clarkson to Play Fair Pay Pioneer Lilly Ledbetter (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Matt. Donnelly. March 2, 2021. September 12, 2024.
  8. Web site: ‘Lilly’: Josh Lucas Joins Patricia Clarkson And Thomas Sadoski In Political Thriller. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. August 25, 2021. September 12, 2024.
  9. Web site: Rachel Feldman on Lilly Ledbetter. Look What She Did. September 12, 2024.
  10. Web site: Amplifying Narratives of Women in Film. Barnard College. February 19, 2024. September 12, 2024.
  11. Web site: Patricia Clarkson. Fade to Her. August 7, 2023. September 12, 2024.
  12. Web site: Hamptons International Film Festival 2024 Announces New York Premieres of ‘Conclave,’ ‘Bird,’ and ‘The End’. IndieWire. Samantha. Bergeson. September 12, 2024. September 12, 2024.
  13. News: Lilly Ledbetter, a stalwart in the fight for fair pay, dies at 86. Smith. Harrison. October 14, 2024. October 14, 2024. The Washington Post. limited.

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