Film Review

‘Lilly’: ‘Erin Brockovitch’ Lite

Sadly, this heavy-handed biopic about the legacy of an original crusader for equal pay doesn’t receive the polished treatment it deserves.
‘Lilly’: ‘Erin Brockovitch’ Lite
Lilly Ledbetter (Patricia Clarkson) testifying before Congress in "Lilly." Blue Harbor Entertainment
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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PG-13 | 1h 33m | Biopic | 2025

In “Lilly,” writer-director Rachel Feldman tells the story of trailblazer Lilly Ledbetter (Patricia Clarkson), a pioneer from humble beginnings who took her employer, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., to court on the basis of gendered pay discrimination.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
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