'Raise Hell' Delves Into The Life Of Brilliant, Outspoken Rabble-Rouser, Molly Ivins

[TexasTowelie]

Molly Ivins is a Texas icon. She was a “First Amendment warrior, she spoke truth to power, gave voice to those that didn’t have one,” says filmmaker Janice Engel. She covers it all in her documentary, “Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins.”

Engel says she was “knocked out” by what she learned about Ivins during her research.

“I’ve been climbing a mountain called ‘Molly’ for six-plus years,” Engel says.

What especially stood out was how Ivins promoted civic engagement through her work.

“Especially in school and getting education,” Engel says. “I think her voice … may be more relevant now than even when she was alive.”

Read more: https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/raise-hell-delves-into-the-life-of-brilliant-outspoken-rabble-rouser-molly-ivins/

Cross-posted in the Movies Group.

[nocoincidences]

1. Molly Ivins, Ann Richards, and Barbara Jordan

are the triumvirate of impressive powerful well-spoken and highly quotable Texas women.

I miss them all!

[brer cat]

2. I adored Molly and miss her very much.

I would love to hear her take on trump.

[Paladin]

3. One of the all-time greats.

Think of the hard-edged fun Molly would have with trump.

One of the highlights of my college years was meeting her and talking for a couple of minutes. I got to do the same with Barbara Jordan. Amazing women.