The upcoming film 'Lilly' highlights the life of Lilly Ledbetter, who fought against gender pay discrimination as a Goodyear employee. Her story, enriched by hardships from poverty and personal sacrifices, leads to a pivotal legal battle that goes up to the U.S. Supreme Court. This courageous journey ultimately results in the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in 2009, aimed at promoting and protecting equal pay for women. The film attempts to shed light on the obstacles she faced and her indomitable spirit in overcoming them.
"Lilly Ledbetter endured a lengthy legal fight against gender-based pay discrimination, driven by her experiences of poverty and resilience in a male-dominated workplace."
"In 2009, her battle culminated in the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which aimed to improve equal pay protections for all workers."
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