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LILLY is based on the inspiring true story of working class hero Lilly Ledbetter (Patricia Clarkson), a hard-working Alabama tire factory supervisor galvanized to seek justice when she discovers that the company has been cheating her for twenty years, just because she’s a woman. While myriad, powerful forces try to shut her down, Lilly transforms into the face of fair pay. A deeply emotional film with a beautiful romance at its center and an exciting score, LILLY entertains while it enlightens, leaving audiences inspired by the impact of one courageous person. 

Your screening fee includes a KINEMA-EXCLUSIVE 18-minute Q&A with director Rachel Feldman, producer Allyn Stewart, and the stars of the movie for your audience to enjoy after they see the film. To inquire for rates for in-person appearances by Rachel Feldman, please email 

Based on the life of Lilly Ledbetter, a tire factory supervisor who discovers that she's been cheated of a fair salary just because she's a woman, LILLY is an extraordinary journey of an ordinary woman, underscoring the transformative impact of one individual’s courage.

Lilly

Lilly (2025)

Appleton Public Library

Rachel Feldman

Adam Prince

Patricia Clarkson

John Benjamin Hickey

Thomas Sadoski

Allyn Stewart

Kelly E. Ashton

Kerianne Flynn

Jyoti Sarda

Simone Pero

J Todd Harris

Christine Schwarzman

Julie Kaufman