Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterPatricia Clarkson is set to portray Lilly Ledbetter, the fair pay pioneer for whom President Obama named a piece of legislation in 2009.The “Sharp Objects” Emmy winner will lead “Lilly,” a new indie feature from director Rachel Feldman.
The script was co-written by Feldman and Adam Prince (“Junglee”), from producer J. Todd Harris (“TheTrial of The Chicago 7,” “The Kids Are All Right”).
Ledbetter was a factory worker who had been paid 40% less than her male coworkers in the same role over a 20-year period. In a David vs.
Goliath struggle, the aggrieved Alabama wife and mother motivated President Obama to sign his first piece of legislation in her name.
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