RAISE HELL: THE LIFE & TIMES OF MOLLY IVINS Galas

RAISE HELL: THE LIFE & TIMES OF MOLLY IVINS tells the story of political commentator and Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Molly Ivins. Spending her childhood in the powerful community of Houston, Texas, shaped her perspective and persona. A maverick voice in journalism, Ivins used humor to speak truth about social inequalities, expose corrupt government and poke at the political elite. She became the first woman to co-edit the Texas Observer, and her column ran in hundreds of newspapers across America.

Filmmaker Janice Engel crafts a witty and entertaining portrait of Ivins, who died of cancer in 2007, while giving life to her words. It is a refreshing reminder to stand up to threats against the First Amendment and be bold in today’s political climate. Winner of the Audience Award at the SXSW Film Festival.