LILLY Private Screening
LILLY Private Screening
Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N State Street, Chicago
We’re excited to share that LILLY, the powerful new film about equal pay icon Lilly Ledbetter, will open in select theaters in Chicago on May 9th. The team at Lincoln Road Enterprises could not be prouder! We are honored be a co-executive producer of the film and a sponsor of the film’s Chicago release in partnership with the Women’s Leadership Center at Williams Bay. You are invited to join us at a special private screening on May 15th!
Starring Patricia Clarkson, John Benjamin Hickey and Thomas Sadoski and directed by Rachel Feldman, LILLY tells the remarkable true story of Lilly Ledbetter, a middle manager in an Alabama tire factory who took her fight against pay discrimination all the way to the Supreme Court, despite facing powerful opposition. Lilly’s story is an inspiration and a reminder of the extraordinary impact an “ordinary” citizen can have.
Our special private screening on May 15th will include a wine and popcorn reception and a panel discussion with these incredible guests:
Rachel Feldman
Director/Writer/Producer of LILLY, advocate for gender equity in Hollywood, and former chair of the Directors Guild of America women’s committee
RachelFeldman.com @WomenCallAction
Sharmili Majmudar
EVP of Policy, Programs, and Research for Women Employed, dedicated to economic advancement and workplace equality for women
Discussion Leader:
Tina Tchen
EVP of Programs for the Obama Foundation and a former White House official when President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Panel Discussion
Not for Naught: The Lilly Ledbetter Journey for Pay Equity
Lilly Ledbetter’s story has profound relevance to advancing women’s rights today. Following the screening of LILLY, policy and legal expert Tina Tchen will lead a captivating discussion with filmmaker Rachel Feldman, along with gender equity advocate Sharmili Majmudar. Together, they will explore the enduring impact of Lilly Ledbetter’s courageous pursuit of justice, sharing reflections on her life, her character, and her groundbreaking case. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the current landscape for pay equity and the evolving legal protections in place. This is a unique opportunity to hear from people behind the story and walk away with a deeper understanding of how each of us can continue to shape the future of gender equality.
AGENDA
4:00 pm: Wine and Popcorn Reception
5:00 pm: Movie
6:45 pm: Panel Discussion
7:30 pm: Adjourn
We look forward to seeing you there!
