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TexasTowelie

(116,904 posts)
Thu Aug 29, 2019, 04:52 PM Aug 2019

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

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 Texas Group.

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'Raise Hell' Delves Into The Life Of Brilliant, Outspoken Rabble-Rouser, Molly Ivins (Original Post) TexasTowelie Aug 2019 OP
Hi TexasTowelie - thank you VERY much for posting/sharing this! Pendrench Aug 2019 #1
You're welcome. TexasTowelie Aug 2019 #2

Pendrench

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1. Hi TexasTowelie - thank you VERY much for posting/sharing this!
Thu Aug 29, 2019, 05:08 PM
Aug 2019

Molly Ivins was a brilliant, passionate, and funny, FUNNY voice of reason.

So glad to see that there is now a movie celebrating her life and wit.

(Magnolia always makes wonderful films)

Wishing you well and peace.

Tim

TexasTowelie

(116,904 posts)
2. You're welcome.
Thu Aug 29, 2019, 05:13 PM
Aug 2019

I also admired Molly Ivins and enjoyed reading her columns. I knew that others here on DU would appreciate reading the news.

I'm moving on Saturday so the good wishes are also appreciated and timely.

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