Southampton Arts Center will host a film screening of Lilly on Thursday, September 3, from 5 to 7:30 PM.
The film tells the story of Lilly Ledbetter, a poor Alabama tire factory worker whose singular goal is to lift her family into the middle class. Toward that goal, she endures a dehumanizing work environment, plagued by pervasive harassment, for the sake of that paycheck. But as retirement approaches, Lilly makes a startling revelation: for twenty years, the company has been paying her only half of what her male counterparts receive. Outraged, Lilly’s fight for justice takes her all the way to the Supreme Court and the power corridors of Congress. With a heart-stirring love story at its center, “Lilly” follows the transformation of an ordinary citizen into the face of an issue, illuminating the personal cost of activism. “Lilly” has also premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival.
Following the film, a panel discussion and reception will take place featuring film director Rachel Feldman (via Zoom), Executive producer Wendy Federman, and Academy Award Nominee Patricia Clarkson, moderated by entrepreneur, philanthropist, and producer Cheri Kaufman.
“We are thrilled to showcase this important film, which documents the true-life story of Lilly Ledbetter, whose tireless fight for equal pay sparked a landmark battle that led to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. I want to thank Paola Bacchini Rosenshein for bringing this film and idea for this panel of amazingly important women to my attention and sponsoring this program.”, said Christina M. Strassfield, Executive Director of SAC.
Tickets will be available for $20 for members and $25 for general admission.