Raise Hell: Life & Times Of Molly Ivins - DVD

The latest film from legendary documentarian Albert Maysles (Grey Gardens, Gimme Shelter), Iris pairs the late 88-year-old filmmaker (who passed away on March 5) with Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. Iris portrays a singular woman whose enthusiasm for fashion, art and people are life's sustenance and reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment. Despite the abundance of glamour in her current life, she continues to embrace the values and work ethic established during a middle-class Queens upbringing during the Great Depression. 'I feel lucky to be working. If you're lucky enough to do something you love, everything else follows.'

From tireless trial advocate for gender equality to second woman named to the U.S. Supreme Court to seemingly boundless source of memes for the present generation, the life, career, and phenomenon of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg receive an engaging and informative overview in this effort, offering unprecedented access to the progressive stalwart as she holds forth on cases, colleagues, and the state of American jurisprudence. 96 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.

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