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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:07,174 --> 00:00:12,179 [cheers and applause] 2 00:00:13,548 --> 00:00:15,080 [woman over speaker] Ladies and gentlemen, 3 00:00:15,082 --> 00:00:16,114 please welcome... 4 00:00:16,116 --> 00:00:19,484 Lilly Ledbetter, from Jacksonville, Alabama. 5 00:00:19,486 --> 00:00:24,491 [cheers and applause] 6 00:00:26,694 --> 00:00:28,528 [Lilly] Thank you. 7 00:00:28,530 --> 00:00:29,695 Good evening. 8 00:00:29,697 --> 00:00:31,731 My name is Lilly Ledbetter. 9 00:00:31,733 --> 00:00:33,331 Thank you. 10 00:00:33,333 --> 00:00:37,703 [cheers and applause] 11 00:00:37,705 --> 00:00:39,206 Thank you. 12 00:00:50,117 --> 00:00:52,217 Many of you are probably asking, 13 00:00:52,219 --> 00:00:55,122 "Who's that Alabama grandma at the podium?" 14 00:00:55,590 --> 00:01:00,595 I can assure you, nobody is more surprised or humbled... 15 00:01:00,762 --> 00:01:02,427 than I am. 16 00:01:02,429 --> 00:01:05,063 I'm here to talk about America's commitment to 17 00:01:05,065 --> 00:01:06,464 fairness... 18 00:01:06,466 --> 00:01:07,633 and equality, 19 00:01:07,635 --> 00:01:12,505 and how people like me -- and like you -- suffer... 20 00:01:12,507 --> 00:01:15,206 when that commitment is betrayed. 21 00:01:15,208 --> 00:01:18,443 [cheers and applause] 22 00:01:18,445 --> 00:01:23,450 [tender folk music] 23 00:01:28,322 --> 00:01:32,727 ♪ Oh, girl, wash your face 'fore you come to the table ♪ 24 00:01:34,461 --> 00:01:36,428 ♪ Girl, know your place ♪ 25 00:01:36,430 --> 00:01:38,866 ♪ Be willing and able ♪ 26 00:01:40,100 --> 00:01:42,537 ♪ Take it on the chin ♪ 27 00:01:43,136 --> 00:01:45,607 ♪ Let the best man win ♪ 28 00:01:46,507 --> 00:01:50,511 ♪ Girl, shoulders back and stand up straight ♪ 29 00:01:52,479 --> 00:01:56,450 ♪ Girl, watch your mouth and watch your weight ♪ 30 00:01:58,385 --> 00:02:00,688 ♪ Mind your manners ♪ 31 00:02:01,188 --> 00:02:03,591 ♪ Smile for the camera ♪ 32 00:02:04,424 --> 00:02:08,830 ♪ And pose like a trophy on a shelf ♪ 33 00:02:10,598 --> 00:02:14,769 ♪ Dream for everyone but not yourself ♪ 34 00:02:16,203 --> 00:02:20,775 ♪ I've heard of God the Son and God the Father ♪ 35 00:02:21,743 --> 00:02:26,748 ♪ I'm still looking for a God for the daughters ♪ 36 00:02:31,451 --> 00:02:35,923 ♪ And pose like a trophy on a shelf ♪ 37 00:02:37,491 --> 00:02:41,796 ♪And dream for everyone but not yourself♪ 38 00:02:43,230 --> 00:02:47,769 ♪ I've heard of God the Son and God the Father ♪ 39 00:02:48,703 --> 00:02:53,708 ♪ I'm just lookin' for a God for the daughters ♪ 40 00:02:55,543 --> 00:03:01,415 ♪♪♪ 41 00:03:04,451 --> 00:03:07,352 ♪ I wash the dishes, feed the kids ♪ 42 00:03:07,354 --> 00:03:10,455 ♪ And clean up all this mess ♪ 43 00:03:10,457 --> 00:03:13,358 ♪ Do my best, forgive myself ♪ 44 00:03:13,360 --> 00:03:15,861 ♪ And look good in this dress ♪ 45 00:03:15,863 --> 00:03:19,431 ♪Damn, I look good in this dress♪ 46 00:03:19,433 --> 00:03:23,805 ♪ And pose like a trophy on a shelf ♪ 47 00:03:25,472 --> 00:03:29,844 ♪ I'll dream for everyone but not myself ♪ 48 00:03:31,278 --> 00:03:35,783 ♪ I've heard of God the Son and God the Father ♪ 49 00:03:36,784 --> 00:03:41,756 ♪ And damn, I love my son, I love my father ♪ 50 00:03:42,757 --> 00:03:47,762 ♪ I'm just lookin' for a God for the daughters ♪ 51 00:03:48,730 --> 00:03:53,735 ♪ I'm just lookin' for a God for the daughters ♪ 52 00:03:55,670 --> 00:03:57,770 ♪♪♪ 53 00:03:57,772 --> 00:04:00,273 ♪ For the daughters ♪ 54 00:04:02,375 --> 00:04:06,781 ♪ I'm just lookin' for a God ♪ 55 00:04:09,817 --> 00:04:12,852 ♪ For the daughters ♪ 56 00:04:12,854 --> 00:04:16,791 ♪ For the daughters ♪ 57 00:04:20,895 --> 00:04:22,360 -[Lilly] Ahh! -[man chuckles] 58 00:04:22,362 --> 00:04:24,663 -[man] Good catch there, bitch. -[chuckles] 59 00:04:24,665 --> 00:04:25,998 I'll get the hang of it. 60 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:27,465 Sure you will! 61 00:04:27,467 --> 00:04:28,703 Sure. 62 00:04:32,707 --> 00:04:33,839 Mm. 63 00:04:33,841 --> 00:04:35,007 So, the key... 64 00:04:35,009 --> 00:04:36,809 is body position. 65 00:04:36,811 --> 00:04:38,376 Legs wide... 66 00:04:38,378 --> 00:04:39,645 and the knees bent. All right? 67 00:04:39,647 --> 00:04:41,448 Oh, there you go. 68 00:04:43,283 --> 00:04:44,583 I've got it. 69 00:04:44,585 --> 00:04:45,651 Okay! 70 00:04:45,653 --> 00:04:47,287 Trainee... 71 00:04:47,555 --> 00:04:49,354 [Andy VO] All right, y'all, listen up! 72 00:04:49,356 --> 00:04:51,557 Now, my name's Andy Guthrie, I'ma tell you how this whole 73 00:04:51,559 --> 00:04:53,391 process works, all right? 74 00:04:53,393 --> 00:04:56,427 You got six months to prove to us you've got what it takes to 75 00:04:56,429 --> 00:04:57,663 be a supervisor. 76 00:04:57,665 --> 00:05:00,499 Only problem is I only got spaces for five, 77 00:05:00,501 --> 00:05:03,536 so you're gonna be rotating from department to department, 78 00:05:03,538 --> 00:05:06,539 learning the entire process, at the end of which we're 79 00:05:06,541 --> 00:05:09,008 gonna evaluate your performance and observe your 80 00:05:09,010 --> 00:05:11,442 leadership skills, all right? Y'all got it? 81 00:05:11,444 --> 00:05:16,449 [grooving bluesy music] 82 00:05:16,851 --> 00:05:18,551 [man] Here's some rubber, boys! 83 00:05:18,553 --> 00:05:21,319 [Lilly grunting] 84 00:05:21,321 --> 00:05:22,557 Y'all right? 85 00:05:22,890 --> 00:05:24,625 I'll be fine. 86 00:05:40,908 --> 00:05:44,879 [front door opens and shuts] 87 00:05:47,615 --> 00:05:48,983 -[whispering] Hey. -Hi. 88 00:05:50,117 --> 00:05:51,550 Kids get down all right? 89 00:05:51,552 --> 00:05:52,751 Yeah. 90 00:05:52,753 --> 00:05:54,485 Phil give you some trouble? 91 00:05:54,487 --> 00:05:55,957 [Lilly] Not tonight. 92 00:06:00,360 --> 00:06:01,392 What? 93 00:06:01,394 --> 00:06:02,862 What's this? 94 00:06:02,864 --> 00:06:05,698 547 dollars, Goodyear Tire. 95 00:06:05,700 --> 00:06:08,067 What... What the hell is this? 96 00:06:08,069 --> 00:06:10,803 In Life Magazine, an article about how they were looking to 97 00:06:10,805 --> 00:06:12,638 diversify their management program. 98 00:06:12,640 --> 00:06:14,740 Ah... You went and got a job... 99 00:06:14,742 --> 00:06:15,774 without even talking to me. 100 00:06:15,776 --> 00:06:17,743 -I support this family! -Don't wake the kids. 101 00:06:17,745 --> 00:06:18,744 [whispering] You asked me a hundred times; 102 00:06:18,746 --> 00:06:19,778 what'd I say to you?! 103 00:06:19,780 --> 00:06:21,847 Those kids need their mother, I need my wife! 104 00:06:21,849 --> 00:06:25,017 You work three jobs, and we're behind. 105 00:06:25,019 --> 00:06:27,086 Two months late on electricity, 106 00:06:27,088 --> 00:06:28,554 roof leaks... 107 00:06:28,556 --> 00:06:30,823 If I'm earning, you can get your degree, 108 00:06:30,825 --> 00:06:32,057 transfer into officer training. 109 00:06:32,059 --> 00:06:35,127 Imagine, instead of building latrines and barracks on the 110 00:06:35,129 --> 00:06:36,929 base, you could be a First Lieutenant, 111 00:06:36,931 --> 00:06:38,864 calling the shots! 112 00:06:38,866 --> 00:06:40,065 Times are changing. 113 00:06:40,067 --> 00:06:42,603 What, taking a man's job?! 114 00:06:43,104 --> 00:06:46,071 Well, that's exactly what they're gonna say! [sighs] 115 00:06:46,073 --> 00:06:47,840 You used to like that I was different from the other 116 00:06:47,842 --> 00:06:50,175 girls, that I had dreams, ambitions. 117 00:06:50,177 --> 00:06:52,845 You think what some dumbass says matters? 118 00:06:52,847 --> 00:06:55,413 If I'm working, the whole family does better! 119 00:06:55,415 --> 00:06:58,150 Why does that make you feel bad?! 120 00:06:58,152 --> 00:07:00,753 -Why?! -I don't know, it just does! 121 00:07:00,755 --> 00:07:02,489 [sighs] 122 00:07:03,758 --> 00:07:05,157 I've put up with your pride for a long time; 123 00:07:05,159 --> 00:07:06,692 I'm not gonna do it anymore. 124 00:07:06,694 --> 00:07:08,027 I want the kids to go to college, 125 00:07:08,029 --> 00:07:09,595 I want a... 126 00:07:09,597 --> 00:07:11,730 a nice house with a yard! 127 00:07:11,732 --> 00:07:13,868 I want a big kitchen. 128 00:07:14,434 --> 00:07:16,904 I know you want that too. 129 00:07:19,607 --> 00:07:21,175 [Charles] You went... 130 00:07:22,543 --> 00:07:25,146 You went behind my back. 131 00:07:26,714 --> 00:07:28,816 [whispering] I'm sorry. 132 00:07:30,651 --> 00:07:33,118 Jesus, all right... 133 00:07:33,120 --> 00:07:36,155 You gonna do whatever the hell you want to anyway. 134 00:07:36,157 --> 00:07:37,156 [kiss] 135 00:07:37,158 --> 00:07:38,726 Damn it. 136 00:07:39,193 --> 00:07:41,093 [chuckling] 137 00:07:41,095 --> 00:07:42,962 -[groaning] -Are you... 138 00:07:42,964 --> 00:07:45,232 -are you okay? -[chuckling] Yeah, I'm good. 139 00:07:47,702 --> 00:07:50,703 [Justice Ginsburg VO] One of my most satisfying terms on 140 00:07:50,705 --> 00:07:53,641 the Court was the Lilly Ledbetter case. 141 00:07:54,141 --> 00:07:56,976 Lilly Ledbetter was an area manager at a 142 00:07:56,978 --> 00:07:58,777 Goodyear Tire plant. 143 00:07:58,779 --> 00:08:01,983 It was a job that had been held... 144 00:08:02,750 --> 00:08:04,183 dominantly by men. 145 00:08:04,185 --> 00:08:07,653 The five pallets were received and signed for? 146 00:08:07,655 --> 00:08:10,222 [Johnny on phone] Yes, yes, ma'am, we got it. 147 00:08:10,224 --> 00:08:13,692 And the radials, and the-- the cross plys? 148 00:08:13,694 --> 00:08:16,128 -[Johnny indistinct on phone] -Mm-hm. 149 00:08:16,130 --> 00:08:17,997 [chuckles] 150 00:08:17,999 --> 00:08:20,065 That's a good job, Johnny. 151 00:08:20,067 --> 00:08:23,204 ♪ Some girls bow their heads ♪ 152 00:08:24,138 --> 00:08:26,071 ♪ Or just bow out... ♪ 153 00:08:26,073 --> 00:08:27,506 Thank you. 154 00:08:27,508 --> 00:08:29,010 [knocking] 155 00:08:29,744 --> 00:08:30,811 Hey. 156 00:08:31,746 --> 00:08:33,614 I read the report. 157 00:08:34,615 --> 00:08:37,616 We don't abide hearsay at Goodyear. 158 00:08:37,618 --> 00:08:39,952 If this female would like to bring a charge of her own 159 00:08:39,954 --> 00:08:41,756 herself... 160 00:08:42,056 --> 00:08:43,991 well, then, uh... 161 00:08:44,959 --> 00:08:47,126 we could take it from there. 162 00:08:47,128 --> 00:08:51,163 [Justice Ginsburg VO] Every woman of Lilly's generation 163 00:08:51,165 --> 00:08:52,664 knew... 164 00:08:52,666 --> 00:08:57,069 that if you are the first woman... 165 00:08:57,071 --> 00:08:59,605 in a field that has been occupied by men, 166 00:08:59,607 --> 00:09:01,707 you don't want to be known as a complainer, 167 00:09:01,709 --> 00:09:04,176 you don't want to rock the boat. 168 00:09:04,178 --> 00:09:06,211 [Darby screams] [Darby] Leave me alone! 169 00:09:06,213 --> 00:09:07,982 [man] Aw, come on, Darby! We wanna have a little fun! 170 00:09:08,149 --> 00:09:09,216 [laughs] 171 00:09:09,850 --> 00:09:11,318 -[man] Where ya going? -[men laugh] 172 00:09:11,786 --> 00:09:13,287 Go git 'er, boy! Git 'er! 173 00:09:16,190 --> 00:09:18,157 -C'mere! -[Darby groans] 174 00:09:18,159 --> 00:09:20,325 -What the hell's going on here? -[Darby] Get off of me! 175 00:09:20,327 --> 00:09:22,127 Let that girl up right now! 176 00:09:22,129 --> 00:09:24,196 -They're pigs! -Come on, Darby, let's go. 177 00:09:24,198 --> 00:09:27,032 [man] Hey...Princess. 178 00:09:27,034 --> 00:09:28,133 You had your fun, now it's over. 179 00:09:28,135 --> 00:09:30,102 You know, that whole schoolmarm thing you've got 180 00:09:30,104 --> 00:09:31,737 goin' on is a real turn-on. 181 00:09:31,739 --> 00:09:32,871 I bet you're a naughty girl. 182 00:09:32,873 --> 00:09:34,175 Really? 183 00:09:35,209 --> 00:09:37,278 C'mon, Tris, let's get outta here. 184 00:09:37,745 --> 00:09:39,745 [kiss] Maybe next time, girls! 185 00:09:39,747 --> 00:09:40,979 [kiss] 186 00:09:40,981 --> 00:09:42,817 See you 'round! 187 00:09:44,785 --> 00:09:46,118 -We'll file a report. -I don't want to. 188 00:09:46,120 --> 00:09:47,653 I could get fired. 189 00:09:47,655 --> 00:09:48,787 If we don't put an end to this, 190 00:09:48,789 --> 00:09:50,758 somebody's gonna get... 191 00:09:51,659 --> 00:09:53,258 really hurt next time. 192 00:09:53,260 --> 00:09:55,260 [Darby] I need this job! 193 00:09:55,262 --> 00:10:00,267 [soft somber music] 194 00:10:11,946 --> 00:10:14,780 Hey. They moved you?! 195 00:10:14,782 --> 00:10:19,954 ♪♪♪ 196 00:10:23,023 --> 00:10:24,656 Turn off the potatoes and... 197 00:10:24,658 --> 00:10:26,758 [in unison] don't forget to turn off the oven. 198 00:10:26,760 --> 00:10:27,960 Broken record, Ma. 199 00:10:27,962 --> 00:10:29,797 -[kiss] -[chuckles] 200 00:10:30,264 --> 00:10:32,032 [front door opens] 201 00:10:34,301 --> 00:10:35,901 -You're early. -[sighs] 202 00:10:35,903 --> 00:10:37,938 [Lilly] What's wrong, you sick? 203 00:10:39,106 --> 00:10:40,272 Are you drunk? 204 00:10:40,274 --> 00:10:42,808 Coach found him under the bleachers during practice. 205 00:10:42,810 --> 00:10:44,710 -Drinking?! -Or worse, I bet. 206 00:10:44,712 --> 00:10:45,677 -Shut up! -Hey! Hey! 207 00:10:45,679 --> 00:10:48,180 You don't talk to your sister like that! 208 00:10:48,182 --> 00:10:51,850 [sighs] How could you do this to your team, Phillip? 209 00:10:51,852 --> 00:10:53,152 Disrespect your coach, your friends? 210 00:10:53,154 --> 00:10:54,153 [scoffs] They're not my friends. 211 00:10:54,155 --> 00:10:56,056 I quit two weeks ago. 212 00:10:56,724 --> 00:10:59,391 Huh! Two weeks ago. 213 00:10:59,393 --> 00:11:01,026 Aw, come on, Phillip, you love football! 214 00:11:01,028 --> 00:11:01,860 You love football. 215 00:11:01,862 --> 00:11:03,262 The whole thing's a waste of time! 216 00:11:03,264 --> 00:11:04,696 [Lilly] This has got to stop! 217 00:11:04,698 --> 00:11:05,598 Every day it's something! 218 00:11:05,600 --> 00:11:06,765 -You're such a bitch! -[Charles] Hey! 219 00:11:06,767 --> 00:11:08,867 You don't talk to your mother like that! 220 00:11:08,869 --> 00:11:10,969 Hey, you come back here! 221 00:11:10,971 --> 00:11:13,274 [Phil] Are you're a little freak twin. 222 00:11:21,715 --> 00:11:23,851 I'm going to work. 223 00:11:24,251 --> 00:11:26,952 [Justice Ginsburg VO] Unconscious bias remains. 224 00:11:26,954 --> 00:11:28,987 The other is what's been called "the work-life 225 00:11:28,989 --> 00:11:30,322 balance." 226 00:11:30,324 --> 00:11:34,760 How do we order the work life so that a person can have a 227 00:11:34,762 --> 00:11:38,764 home life as well, and be part of raising the children? 228 00:11:38,766 --> 00:11:43,771 [tender pensive music] 229 00:11:50,911 --> 00:11:52,311 Hey, Pops! 230 00:11:52,313 --> 00:11:54,246 Where were you this morning? 231 00:11:54,248 --> 00:11:55,747 You were supposed to help unload. 232 00:11:55,749 --> 00:11:56,915 The trucks left an hour ago. 233 00:11:56,917 --> 00:11:58,150 Good morning, Mother. 234 00:11:58,152 --> 00:11:59,151 Who's that? 235 00:11:59,153 --> 00:12:00,352 Caroline and I are headed to California. 236 00:12:00,354 --> 00:12:01,920 She got a receptionist job at a record company, 237 00:12:01,922 --> 00:12:03,455 -and I'm gonna learn to surf. -[Caroline] Hey, y'all! 238 00:12:03,457 --> 00:12:06,158 Hey... [chuckling] that's very funny. 239 00:12:06,160 --> 00:12:07,793 I'm dead serious! We got it all planned out: 240 00:12:07,795 --> 00:12:09,962 the maps, the routes, where to stop for the best pie. 241 00:12:09,964 --> 00:12:11,763 -I love pie. [laughs] -We're... 242 00:12:11,765 --> 00:12:13,265 we're just moving in, Phillip. 243 00:12:13,267 --> 00:12:15,100 How long have we been talking about this? 244 00:12:15,102 --> 00:12:16,868 You cannot drop out of college; 245 00:12:16,870 --> 00:12:18,804 -we pay your tuition! -Told you not to. 246 00:12:18,806 --> 00:12:19,938 [Lilly] And-- and what about your job? 247 00:12:19,940 --> 00:12:21,306 Did you even call and give notice? 248 00:12:21,308 --> 00:12:23,208 -I'll bet you didn't! -All right, now, come on! 249 00:12:23,210 --> 00:12:25,279 Phil, I don't understand! 250 00:12:26,180 --> 00:12:28,213 When you graduate, you can make decisions. 251 00:12:28,215 --> 00:12:30,082 -Until then-- -I'm plenty capable of making 252 00:12:30,084 --> 00:12:32,217 my own decisions. Now, what I need is... 253 00:12:32,219 --> 00:12:36,054 [tender somber music] 254 00:12:36,056 --> 00:12:38,357 -California here we come! -Woo! 255 00:12:38,359 --> 00:12:40,792 [Charles] At least wait 'til the end of the semester, all right? 256 00:12:40,794 --> 00:12:42,961 You can't make decisions like this! 257 00:12:42,963 --> 00:12:45,497 Your mother just fixed up your room for you! Now, come on, son! 258 00:12:45,499 --> 00:12:48,033 [Phillip] I'm not living like this anymore. 259 00:12:48,035 --> 00:12:50,435 I can't do anything right around here. 260 00:12:50,437 --> 00:12:52,337 [Charles sighs] 261 00:12:52,339 --> 00:12:54,406 Come on... 262 00:12:54,408 --> 00:12:59,413 ♪♪♪ 263 00:13:01,882 --> 00:13:03,849 [Phillip] Take care of yourself. 264 00:13:03,851 --> 00:13:08,856 ♪♪♪ 265 00:13:13,193 --> 00:13:15,929 [car engine starts] 266 00:13:28,442 --> 00:13:30,976 [woman over speaker] And now, the Tri-county Finals, 267 00:13:30,978 --> 00:13:35,147 bringing these dancers one step closer to our Alabama regionals. 268 00:13:35,149 --> 00:13:37,082 Lilly and Hector with a wonderful waltz! 269 00:13:37,084 --> 00:13:39,851 ♪ She thinks life is fair and ♪ 270 00:13:39,853 --> 00:13:42,187 ♪ God hears every prayer ♪ 271 00:13:42,189 --> 00:13:46,827 ♪ And everyone gets their Ever After... ♪ 272 00:13:49,897 --> 00:13:52,998 [Lilly] They put me back on the floor yesterday. 273 00:13:53,000 --> 00:13:56,203 To punish me for filing too many reports. 274 00:13:57,572 --> 00:14:00,540 You should just drop me off. 275 00:14:00,542 --> 00:14:02,542 What, in that? 276 00:14:02,544 --> 00:14:04,476 I got a change in my locker. 277 00:14:04,478 --> 00:14:06,345 By the time we get home, I'm just gonna have to turn 278 00:14:06,347 --> 00:14:08,080 around. 279 00:14:08,082 --> 00:14:09,948 Where are you gonna sleep? 280 00:14:09,950 --> 00:14:12,419 Well, there's a cot in the infirmary. 281 00:14:15,422 --> 00:14:18,591 ♪ Do you just let her pretend ♪ 282 00:14:18,593 --> 00:14:21,561 ♪ That she could be the President? ♪ 283 00:14:21,563 --> 00:14:24,597 ♪ Would it help us get there any faster?... ♪ 284 00:14:24,599 --> 00:14:27,933 -What's that for? -We can catch a few hours. 285 00:14:27,935 --> 00:14:29,201 Here?! 286 00:14:29,203 --> 00:14:31,336 There's no reason for you to have a bad night's sleep just 287 00:14:31,338 --> 00:14:33,140 'cause of me. 288 00:14:34,408 --> 00:14:36,875 I can't think of a better one. 289 00:14:36,877 --> 00:14:39,911 ♪ What are you gonna tell her ♪ 290 00:14:39,913 --> 00:14:42,080 ♪ When she's wrong?... ♪ 291 00:14:42,082 --> 00:14:42,981 Come on. 292 00:14:42,983 --> 00:14:44,983 ♪ Will you just shrug and say ♪ 293 00:14:44,985 --> 00:14:47,886 ♪ "It's been that way all along?" ♪ 294 00:14:47,888 --> 00:14:50,956 ♪ What are you gonna tell her ♪ 295 00:14:50,958 --> 00:14:53,925 ♪ When she figures out ♪ 296 00:14:53,927 --> 00:14:56,461 ♪ That all this time you built her up ♪ 297 00:14:56,463 --> 00:14:59,264 ♪ Just so the world could let her down? ♪ 298 00:14:59,266 --> 00:15:02,202 ♪ Yeah, what do you tell her? ♪ 299 00:15:03,971 --> 00:15:06,574 ♪ Do you tell her not to fight? ♪ 300 00:15:09,476 --> 00:15:12,547 ♪ Is it worth the sacrifice? ♪ 301 00:15:15,215 --> 00:15:19,484 [driving rock music] 302 00:15:19,486 --> 00:15:21,453 [Lilly VO] Even though I had some of the best production 303 00:15:21,455 --> 00:15:23,558 numbers on record, 304 00:15:24,958 --> 00:15:29,394 management always found ways to demote me back to the floor. 305 00:15:29,396 --> 00:15:32,431 It was hard working in that place. 306 00:15:32,433 --> 00:15:34,468 Hard being a woman. 307 00:15:35,102 --> 00:15:37,603 It felt like walking in a minefield -- 308 00:15:37,605 --> 00:15:40,706 never knew when I'd take the wrong step. 309 00:15:40,708 --> 00:15:43,341 ♪ But I won't pay no mind ♪ 310 00:15:43,343 --> 00:15:45,977 ♪ Oh, the wind's gonna blow ♪ 311 00:15:45,979 --> 00:15:48,213 ♪ The tide's gonna roll with the storm ♪ 312 00:15:48,215 --> 00:15:50,215 ♪ While the ground is shaking... ♪ 313 00:15:50,217 --> 00:15:52,317 19 years. 314 00:15:52,319 --> 00:15:54,386 Things only got worse. 315 00:15:54,388 --> 00:15:57,456 It's the pensions that are killing automotive, not Asia. 316 00:15:57,458 --> 00:16:01,126 Let's push the early buyout, dangle that quick pot of gold. 317 00:16:01,128 --> 00:16:03,428 Let's get some young blood in here. 318 00:16:03,430 --> 00:16:05,430 Lower pay rates, then the herd. 319 00:16:05,432 --> 00:16:06,298 It's good for the economy. 320 00:16:06,300 --> 00:16:08,603 Let's get rid of the damn dead wood! 321 00:16:09,169 --> 00:16:12,605 [Lilly VO] I put up with a lot for the sake of that paycheck. 322 00:16:12,607 --> 00:16:14,674 With all due respect, sir, these people have worked long 323 00:16:14,676 --> 00:16:16,977 and hard for their pensions. 324 00:16:17,679 --> 00:16:22,147 ♪ Making my heart feel like it's gonna keep on breaking ♪ 325 00:16:22,149 --> 00:16:24,650 ♪ But I don't give up easy ♪ 326 00:16:24,652 --> 00:16:26,284 ♪ So why don't you try me?... ♪ 327 00:16:26,286 --> 00:16:28,286 Consider it done, Mr. Vogel. 328 00:16:28,288 --> 00:16:33,293 ♪♪♪ 329 00:16:33,528 --> 00:16:35,126 [Vogel VO] All right, then! 330 00:16:35,128 --> 00:16:37,128 Let's go back to work! 331 00:16:37,130 --> 00:16:39,397 -[screams] -[woman] Lilly! 332 00:16:39,399 --> 00:16:41,399 ♪♪♪ 333 00:16:41,401 --> 00:16:43,235 -Call the medic! -[Lilly groans] 334 00:16:43,237 --> 00:16:45,403 Ah, you gotta be more careful, girl! 335 00:16:45,405 --> 00:16:46,406 [groans] 336 00:16:49,042 --> 00:16:50,442 Lilly! 337 00:16:50,444 --> 00:16:51,443 -[groaning] -Oh, my gosh! 338 00:16:51,445 --> 00:16:54,246 Okay, we've got some help coming, all right? 339 00:16:54,248 --> 00:16:56,651 Oh, my God. We're getting you help, okay? 340 00:16:58,318 --> 00:17:00,118 [Lilly] Those assholes did this on purpose. 341 00:17:00,120 --> 00:17:02,389 Oh, Lilly, it's gonna be all right. 342 00:17:03,725 --> 00:17:06,091 C'mon, gimme your purse. 343 00:17:06,093 --> 00:17:07,693 It was nice of the kids to come over. 344 00:17:07,695 --> 00:17:09,294 I thought they'd cheer you up. 345 00:17:09,296 --> 00:17:11,162 -Hey! -Hey! 346 00:17:11,164 --> 00:17:12,698 Something sure smells good in there. 347 00:17:12,700 --> 00:17:14,199 Phil made a roast. 348 00:17:14,201 --> 00:17:16,370 -The kids baked cupcakes. -Oh! 349 00:17:17,371 --> 00:17:19,070 Mama... 350 00:17:19,072 --> 00:17:21,375 You can't let this eat you up. 351 00:17:21,609 --> 00:17:24,409 [Lilly] Oh, Vicky, I just hope I'll dance again. 352 00:17:24,411 --> 00:17:27,412 [Percy] It is so great to see you, Mr. VP! 353 00:17:27,414 --> 00:17:28,814 [chuckles] 354 00:17:28,816 --> 00:17:32,250 [chatter] 355 00:17:32,252 --> 00:17:33,118 How's Akron treating you? 356 00:17:33,120 --> 00:17:35,555 We can say that we knew him when! 357 00:17:35,557 --> 00:17:37,122 How's the kids? How's Dorothy? 358 00:17:37,124 --> 00:17:38,290 Everybody's great. 359 00:17:38,292 --> 00:17:39,291 It's nice to be back. 360 00:17:39,293 --> 00:17:42,329 Why was I not in that meeting? 361 00:17:43,063 --> 00:17:44,464 Percy... 362 00:17:45,399 --> 00:17:49,502 Well, Lilly, the penalty on your demotion is back to 363 00:17:49,504 --> 00:17:52,505 -working the floor. -I'm contesting the demotion! 364 00:17:52,507 --> 00:17:54,709 I'm still a supervisor! 365 00:17:55,242 --> 00:17:57,208 Has he even finished training?! 366 00:17:57,210 --> 00:17:58,511 [Percy] Lilly... 367 00:17:58,513 --> 00:18:00,713 you need to calm down. 368 00:18:00,715 --> 00:18:05,450 [tense music] 369 00:18:05,452 --> 00:18:09,087 [Lilly VO] Sometimes, in life, you hit a turning point, 370 00:18:09,089 --> 00:18:11,222 and that was it for me. 371 00:18:11,224 --> 00:18:16,229 ♪♪♪ 372 00:18:18,332 --> 00:18:19,765 I can't take it anymore. 373 00:18:19,767 --> 00:18:21,734 Every day, it's something. 374 00:18:21,736 --> 00:18:24,135 How long have you worked there? 375 00:18:24,137 --> 00:18:26,808 Just shy of 20 years. 376 00:18:29,176 --> 00:18:30,576 Have you complained? 377 00:18:30,578 --> 00:18:33,445 Every time I did, I'd get demoted. 378 00:18:33,447 --> 00:18:37,115 They told me I could move up if I'd meet 'em at the Ramada. 379 00:18:37,117 --> 00:18:39,518 A woman ain't worth nothin' if she don't put out. 380 00:18:39,520 --> 00:18:42,220 Maybe in law school, they don't pull that crap. 381 00:18:42,222 --> 00:18:45,158 Men are the same everywhere, Mrs. Ledbetter. 382 00:18:47,327 --> 00:18:50,529 [Lilly] At first, it was just...shenanigans -- 383 00:18:50,531 --> 00:18:53,465 teasing, getting touched whenever they felt like it. 384 00:18:53,467 --> 00:18:56,167 Schoolboy nonsense, really. 385 00:18:56,169 --> 00:18:57,570 But then, it was... 386 00:18:57,572 --> 00:18:59,907 "You took a man's job." 387 00:19:00,875 --> 00:19:04,810 I had my tires slashes, my windshield busted, 388 00:19:04,812 --> 00:19:07,278 tobacco juice poured all over my car. 389 00:19:07,280 --> 00:19:11,483 It was a free-for-all, and everybody is related to some 390 00:19:11,485 --> 00:19:13,284 uncle or cousin -- if you complain, 391 00:19:13,286 --> 00:19:14,820 they just say... 392 00:19:14,822 --> 00:19:17,290 "We don't mess with kin." 393 00:19:17,525 --> 00:19:20,291 Shouldn't a company be responsible for how their 394 00:19:20,293 --> 00:19:21,896 people act?! 395 00:19:22,597 --> 00:19:25,566 Violations are hard to prove. 396 00:19:27,902 --> 00:19:29,902 [Justice Ginsburg VO] This pedestal... 397 00:19:29,904 --> 00:19:33,371 that many of us have thought women are on, 398 00:19:33,373 --> 00:19:35,373 in reality... 399 00:19:35,375 --> 00:19:38,511 too often turns out to be a cage. 400 00:19:38,513 --> 00:19:40,880 Uh, Mrs. Ledbetter, this is Mike Quinn. 401 00:19:40,882 --> 00:19:44,784 His name is on the door and he's gonna ask you some questions. 402 00:19:44,786 --> 00:19:47,285 Mrs. Ledbetter, thank you for coming in. 403 00:19:47,287 --> 00:19:48,453 Nice meetin' you. 404 00:19:48,455 --> 00:19:51,256 I'm sorry for what you've been going through, ma'am! 405 00:19:51,258 --> 00:19:52,357 [sighs] 406 00:19:52,359 --> 00:19:54,527 I guess my first question is, uh... 407 00:19:54,529 --> 00:19:57,395 do you think you might've been singled out for some reason? 408 00:19:57,397 --> 00:20:00,231 You mean 'cause I'm smarter than the lot of 'em? 409 00:20:00,233 --> 00:20:02,200 -[chuckles] -[Lilly] Most of 'em barely read. 410 00:20:02,202 --> 00:20:03,502 What about other women? 411 00:20:03,504 --> 00:20:05,805 Do you think that they had similar experiences? 412 00:20:05,807 --> 00:20:07,673 Most girls can't stomach the floor, 413 00:20:07,675 --> 00:20:10,241 or have the training to be area managers, 414 00:20:10,243 --> 00:20:12,678 engineer techs, or supervisors. 415 00:20:12,680 --> 00:20:16,749 I don't understand why you stayed under such miserable 416 00:20:16,751 --> 00:20:18,584 circumstances. 417 00:20:18,586 --> 00:20:19,987 Why? 418 00:20:20,888 --> 00:20:23,321 A supervisor position at Goodyear was the 419 00:20:23,323 --> 00:20:27,560 highest-paying job in the county, by far! 420 00:20:27,562 --> 00:20:30,596 That's-- that's new shoes for my kids and more than fried 421 00:20:30,598 --> 00:20:32,230 bologna for dinner! 422 00:20:32,232 --> 00:20:35,366 Certainly, no amount of money is worth your health and 423 00:20:35,368 --> 00:20:36,838 safety! 424 00:20:37,505 --> 00:20:41,709 I haven't had the privilege to see it that way, Mr. Quinn. 425 00:20:43,410 --> 00:20:46,946 When our son was little, he had ear infections all the 426 00:20:46,948 --> 00:20:51,953 time, but we couldn't afford the operation to put the tubes in. 427 00:20:52,319 --> 00:20:55,988 So, the doctor, he suggested I get into a program 428 00:20:55,990 --> 00:20:58,557 where women were being paid... 429 00:20:58,559 --> 00:21:01,394 to let surgeons practice on 'em. 430 00:21:03,865 --> 00:21:05,933 Hysterectomies. 431 00:21:07,535 --> 00:21:11,269 He said I should have my uterus and ovaries removed to 432 00:21:11,271 --> 00:21:13,040 pay for the ears. 433 00:21:15,910 --> 00:21:19,781 Believe me, I thought about it. 434 00:21:25,485 --> 00:21:27,686 I'm a hard-worker. 435 00:21:27,688 --> 00:21:30,290 That's just who I am. 436 00:21:30,892 --> 00:21:33,659 So, what do you think, do I have a case? 437 00:21:33,661 --> 00:21:36,962 I would love to whoop Goodyear's ass. 438 00:21:36,964 --> 00:21:38,329 But... 439 00:21:38,331 --> 00:21:42,300 we need to get 'em on environmental negligence or... 440 00:21:42,302 --> 00:21:44,904 patent violations, or wage and hour class action -- 441 00:21:44,906 --> 00:21:46,371 something with teeth. 442 00:21:46,373 --> 00:21:47,573 But they have government contracts; 443 00:21:47,575 --> 00:21:49,074 don't they have to do things right? 444 00:21:49,076 --> 00:21:51,811 There's no federal law that mandates compliance. 445 00:21:51,813 --> 00:21:54,379 Your workers were protected, but only because of their 446 00:21:54,381 --> 00:21:55,313 union. 447 00:21:55,315 --> 00:21:57,315 Supervisors don't have any protection. 448 00:21:57,317 --> 00:21:59,450 [Quinn] From a legal standpoint... 449 00:21:59,452 --> 00:22:01,086 there's nothing we can do. 450 00:22:01,088 --> 00:22:05,090 Without a doubt, your treatment was an abomination. 451 00:22:05,092 --> 00:22:07,492 Mrs. Ledbetter, I'm sorry. 452 00:22:07,494 --> 00:22:10,497 It was very nice meeting you. 453 00:22:16,369 --> 00:22:17,705 Good luck. 454 00:22:22,109 --> 00:22:24,111 [Goldfarb] Thank you for coming in. 455 00:22:26,948 --> 00:22:29,582 -Can I... -No. 456 00:22:29,584 --> 00:22:34,589 [soft somber music] 457 00:22:35,122 --> 00:22:37,024 [Goldfarb clears throat] 458 00:22:38,659 --> 00:22:41,560 [Lilly] My employer treated me like a second-class citizen 459 00:22:41,562 --> 00:22:42,728 because I'm a woman. 460 00:22:42,730 --> 00:22:44,930 I gave them 20 years. 461 00:22:44,932 --> 00:22:47,633 You think they should get away with how they treated me? 462 00:22:47,635 --> 00:22:50,803 No. No, I do not. 463 00:22:50,805 --> 00:22:54,006 Look, we take these cases on a contingency basis, 464 00:22:54,008 --> 00:22:57,910 so your complaint has to fit into a very specific violation 465 00:22:57,912 --> 00:23:00,378 or else there's just not enough of a guarantee, 466 00:23:00,380 --> 00:23:03,551 and we don't get paid unless we win. 467 00:23:03,918 --> 00:23:05,052 But... 468 00:23:05,620 --> 00:23:07,720 if you can find me some evidence, 469 00:23:07,722 --> 00:23:11,557 something specific -- I need substantiation to build you a 470 00:23:11,559 --> 00:23:12,894 case. 471 00:23:13,393 --> 00:23:14,695 Okay? 472 00:23:16,163 --> 00:23:19,899 It was...a real pleasure to meet you. 473 00:23:19,901 --> 00:23:23,035 [soft hopeful music] 474 00:23:23,037 --> 00:23:25,537 Can I help you down the stairs? 475 00:23:25,539 --> 00:23:30,544 ♪♪♪ 476 00:23:31,178 --> 00:23:36,651 [cacophony] 477 00:23:39,720 --> 00:23:41,522 -Hey, Lilly! -[Lilly] Hey. 478 00:23:41,989 --> 00:23:43,088 Shoot... 479 00:23:43,090 --> 00:23:44,089 Lilly... 480 00:23:44,091 --> 00:23:45,490 I'm running late to a meeting. 481 00:23:45,492 --> 00:23:48,027 Do you mind putting this on Mr. Dawkins' desk for me? 482 00:23:48,029 --> 00:23:49,628 -Sure. -Thanks, hon. 483 00:23:49,630 --> 00:23:51,630 -Take care. -Thank you. 484 00:23:51,632 --> 00:23:56,637 [soft suspenseful music] 485 00:24:24,799 --> 00:24:26,167 [groans softly] 486 00:24:27,935 --> 00:24:32,940 ♪♪♪ 487 00:25:05,906 --> 00:25:10,911 [soft curious music] 488 00:25:28,863 --> 00:25:30,129 [softly] My God... 489 00:25:30,131 --> 00:25:35,836 ♪♪♪ 490 00:25:38,906 --> 00:25:40,606 Stealing company property! 491 00:25:40,608 --> 00:25:42,141 You're really something. 492 00:25:42,143 --> 00:25:43,978 What you got in there, huh? 493 00:25:44,945 --> 00:25:46,945 You don't have the right! 494 00:25:46,947 --> 00:25:51,150 [soft tense music] 495 00:25:51,152 --> 00:25:52,753 [man] Tell you what... 496 00:25:53,120 --> 00:25:55,687 I'm gonna give you a choice. 497 00:25:55,689 --> 00:26:00,159 We press charges, or you sign the buyout of your contract. 498 00:26:00,161 --> 00:26:02,327 Either way, you're getting outta here for good. 499 00:26:02,329 --> 00:26:07,334 ♪♪♪ 500 00:26:10,304 --> 00:26:12,673 He'll escort you to your car. 501 00:26:15,209 --> 00:26:16,909 [man] Come on. 502 00:26:16,911 --> 00:26:21,916 ♪♪♪ 503 00:26:23,717 --> 00:26:24,883 [man] Hey, what do you think you're doing?! 504 00:26:24,885 --> 00:26:26,318 -[man] Stop right there! -[Lilly] I gotta get my things. 505 00:26:26,320 --> 00:26:28,087 [man] We will ship it all to your house! 506 00:26:28,089 --> 00:26:29,221 It's my stuff. 507 00:26:29,223 --> 00:26:31,690 It's-- it's my kids' things. 508 00:26:31,692 --> 00:26:33,325 That's all I want. 509 00:26:33,327 --> 00:26:34,793 Get out. 510 00:26:34,795 --> 00:26:39,800 ♪♪♪ 511 00:26:48,109 --> 00:26:50,144 I'll send you that buyout! 512 00:26:50,344 --> 00:26:53,180 I suggest you sign it right away! 513 00:26:56,217 --> 00:26:58,719 All right, let's get back to work! The show's over! 514 00:27:01,622 --> 00:27:03,288 Now, the way I see it, we've got four causes for 515 00:27:03,290 --> 00:27:04,990 -litigation. -Great. 516 00:27:04,992 --> 00:27:08,026 One is equal pay -- willful actions they took with wages 517 00:27:08,028 --> 00:27:10,796 transfers, promotions, raises, evaluations. 518 00:27:10,798 --> 00:27:12,397 That note that you gave us gives us a hell of a lot of 519 00:27:12,399 --> 00:27:14,900 -ammunition. -Well, they cheated me. -Mm-hm. 520 00:27:14,902 --> 00:27:17,369 Two is Title VII for disparate treatment, 521 00:27:17,371 --> 00:27:20,272 three is working in a hostile work environment, 522 00:27:20,274 --> 00:27:22,908 and four is age discrimination -- she was replaced by a kid 523 00:27:22,910 --> 00:27:24,943 -in, what, his 20s? -That's right. 524 00:27:24,945 --> 00:27:28,280 Title VII cases have caps on damages. 525 00:27:28,282 --> 00:27:30,382 This is never gonna be a big payday. 526 00:27:30,384 --> 00:27:32,751 You think I'm doing this for the money? 527 00:27:32,753 --> 00:27:36,421 But this is not clear-cut, with limited upside and... 528 00:27:36,423 --> 00:27:38,325 you're looking to make partner! 529 00:27:39,226 --> 00:27:41,362 I'ma trust my gut. 530 00:27:42,163 --> 00:27:45,199 [inhales deeply] 531 00:27:46,267 --> 00:27:47,733 Okay, then. 532 00:27:47,735 --> 00:27:49,401 Good luck! 533 00:27:49,403 --> 00:27:50,971 Okay! 534 00:27:52,406 --> 00:27:53,774 Well... 535 00:27:54,875 --> 00:27:56,810 here we go. 536 00:27:59,880 --> 00:28:03,248 [Lilly groans softly] 537 00:28:03,250 --> 00:28:05,117 -That looks good! -[sighs] 538 00:28:05,119 --> 00:28:06,718 How do you feel? 539 00:28:06,720 --> 00:28:08,287 [chuckles] 540 00:28:08,289 --> 00:28:10,824 Oh, like-- like the Tin Man. 541 00:28:12,059 --> 00:28:13,959 You ready for regionals? 542 00:28:13,961 --> 00:28:17,296 I would trade a thousand regionals for the chance to 543 00:28:17,298 --> 00:28:18,999 beat Goodyear. 544 00:28:19,200 --> 00:28:21,300 But they warned me that it could take years. 545 00:28:21,302 --> 00:28:22,868 Are you sure you're up for this? 546 00:28:22,870 --> 00:28:24,937 The lawyers want me in Birmingham in the morning 547 00:28:24,939 --> 00:28:26,941 -but-- -What time do you wanna leave? 548 00:28:31,045 --> 00:28:32,811 Come here. [chuckles] 549 00:28:32,813 --> 00:28:34,281 Oh... 550 00:28:36,717 --> 00:28:39,351 [singing] ♪ You made me love you ♪ 551 00:28:39,353 --> 00:28:40,452 [chuckles] 552 00:28:40,454 --> 00:28:41,920 [Charles, singing] ♪ I didn't wanna do it ♪ 553 00:28:41,922 --> 00:28:43,924 ♪ I didn't wanna do it ♪ 554 00:28:44,858 --> 00:28:47,159 ♪ You made me want you ♪ 555 00:28:47,161 --> 00:28:49,728 ♪ And all the time, you knew it ♪ 556 00:28:49,730 --> 00:28:52,833 ♪ I guess you always knew it ♪ 557 00:28:55,803 --> 00:28:57,102 You said you needed to talk to me. 558 00:28:57,104 --> 00:28:58,272 [Goldfarb] Mm! 559 00:28:59,139 --> 00:29:00,872 You change your mind? Something happen? 560 00:29:00,874 --> 00:29:03,010 No, no, nothing like that, no. 561 00:29:03,844 --> 00:29:05,279 No, I, um... 562 00:29:05,779 --> 00:29:06,778 We just.. 563 00:29:06,780 --> 00:29:08,749 -[Lilly] Thank you. -[Goldfarb] Thank you. 564 00:29:11,819 --> 00:29:13,318 I just, uh... 565 00:29:13,320 --> 00:29:14,853 I wanted to take the opportunity to talk to you 566 00:29:14,855 --> 00:29:16,488 about the trial. 567 00:29:16,490 --> 00:29:19,827 Um, trials are rough stuff. 568 00:29:21,028 --> 00:29:24,429 Opposing counsel's gonna put you through the wringer, 569 00:29:24,431 --> 00:29:27,468 and I want you to be ready for that. 570 00:29:30,538 --> 00:29:34,039 I grew up with no electricity, no plumbing, 571 00:29:34,041 --> 00:29:37,144 stepped over snakes on the way to the outhouse. 572 00:29:38,345 --> 00:29:43,083 My grandpa was a mean drunk, and beat my mama up regular. 573 00:29:45,052 --> 00:29:49,056 And though she never told me, she loved me my whole life. 574 00:29:51,458 --> 00:29:54,226 When he came after me one night, 575 00:29:54,228 --> 00:29:56,428 she held a knife to his throat, 576 00:29:56,430 --> 00:29:58,897 so I know a thing or two about rough stuff, 577 00:29:58,899 --> 00:30:00,801 Mr. Goldfarb. 578 00:30:13,113 --> 00:30:14,212 What's this? 579 00:30:14,214 --> 00:30:16,450 That is due diligence. 580 00:30:18,052 --> 00:30:21,453 The court needs to see Lilly Ledbetter as more than just a 581 00:30:21,455 --> 00:30:23,255 factory manager, although I do have to say, 582 00:30:23,257 --> 00:30:26,024 Lilly Ledbetter, the cheerleader and ballroom 583 00:30:26,026 --> 00:30:28,594 dancer was, uh, a bit of a surprise. 584 00:30:28,596 --> 00:30:30,262 [Lilly] Mm. 585 00:30:30,264 --> 00:30:31,463 "Girl Gumption." 586 00:30:31,465 --> 00:30:32,497 Oh, Lord... 587 00:30:32,499 --> 00:30:34,234 [both chuckle] 588 00:30:36,203 --> 00:30:40,072 I wanted that uniform so bad, but my mother saw the world 589 00:30:40,074 --> 00:30:43,310 another way -- said I wasn't the cheerleader type. 590 00:30:43,977 --> 00:30:46,078 I baked up a storm, 591 00:30:46,080 --> 00:30:48,514 sold cakes at church -- it was Charles' idea. 592 00:30:48,516 --> 00:30:50,384 I got that uniform. 593 00:30:52,119 --> 00:30:54,188 We were married... 594 00:30:55,055 --> 00:30:57,091 several months later. 595 00:30:57,458 --> 00:30:58,957 Is she still with us? 596 00:30:58,959 --> 00:31:00,892 -Edna? -[Goldfarb] Mm. 597 00:31:00,894 --> 00:31:02,861 Lost her some time back. 598 00:31:02,863 --> 00:31:04,429 Mm. 599 00:31:04,431 --> 00:31:08,636 She was like a dog who'd been kicked around too much. 600 00:31:10,505 --> 00:31:13,173 It doesn't make the dog bad. 601 00:31:13,541 --> 00:31:18,546 She wanted me prepared for the world the way she saw it. 602 00:31:19,246 --> 00:31:21,279 Made me who I am. 603 00:31:21,281 --> 00:31:23,050 I'm grateful. 604 00:31:24,918 --> 00:31:26,418 Uh... 605 00:31:26,420 --> 00:31:29,657 we need to talk about you getting me some witnesses, 606 00:31:30,124 --> 00:31:33,258 Folks who are gonna be willing to testify on your behalf, 607 00:31:33,260 --> 00:31:35,360 counter Goodyear's claims. 608 00:31:35,362 --> 00:31:37,963 That is gonna be very crucial to our case. 609 00:31:37,965 --> 00:31:39,599 Now, uh... 610 00:31:39,601 --> 00:31:44,606 I suggest the crying tiger tofu if you like spicy, 611 00:31:45,139 --> 00:31:46,972 which I do. 612 00:31:46,974 --> 00:31:51,979 [soft pensive music] 613 00:31:53,280 --> 00:31:55,249 Debra! Debra! 614 00:31:58,318 --> 00:32:00,152 What are you doing here?! 615 00:32:00,154 --> 00:32:03,488 I need somebody to tell the truth. 616 00:32:03,490 --> 00:32:05,593 Please! 617 00:32:08,663 --> 00:32:11,430 Lilly, I want to help you. 618 00:32:11,432 --> 00:32:13,033 I do. 619 00:32:13,233 --> 00:32:16,001 But the company matches my contributions for Courtney's 620 00:32:16,003 --> 00:32:17,637 disability! 621 00:32:17,639 --> 00:32:19,707 I can't jeopardize that! 622 00:32:20,642 --> 00:32:22,307 I won't. 623 00:32:22,309 --> 00:32:27,314 [soft suspenseful music] 624 00:32:54,475 --> 00:32:56,642 [Goldfarb VO] Mrs. Ledbetter, folks... 625 00:32:56,644 --> 00:32:59,712 let's look at exhibit one: 626 00:32:59,714 --> 00:33:04,218 area manager base salary comparison chart. 627 00:33:04,719 --> 00:33:05,984 Now... 628 00:33:05,986 --> 00:33:08,286 what does that mean to you? 629 00:33:08,288 --> 00:33:09,722 Well, that's my income last year, 630 00:33:09,724 --> 00:33:13,024 along with all the other supervisors' salaries. 631 00:33:13,026 --> 00:33:16,995 But... [sighs] we had no way of knowing what anybody was making. 632 00:33:16,997 --> 00:33:18,296 [Goldfarb] And why is that? 633 00:33:18,298 --> 00:33:20,600 Well, the first thing you had to do when you were hired was 634 00:33:20,602 --> 00:33:23,268 sign non-disclosure agreements. 635 00:33:23,270 --> 00:33:24,704 If you talked about what you earned, 636 00:33:24,706 --> 00:33:26,271 you'd be fired. 637 00:33:26,273 --> 00:33:29,407 Goodyear was...strict about that. 638 00:33:29,409 --> 00:33:34,379 Now, your income is 15,000 dollars less 639 00:33:34,381 --> 00:33:36,414 than other managers who are on this list, 640 00:33:36,416 --> 00:33:41,152 and if you include overtime, it is half... 641 00:33:41,154 --> 00:33:44,557 half of what the men are making. 642 00:33:44,559 --> 00:33:46,057 You know why that might be? 643 00:33:46,059 --> 00:33:47,693 No, sir, I do not. 644 00:33:47,695 --> 00:33:49,562 [Goldfarb] Do you think it might be because you're a woman? 645 00:33:49,564 --> 00:33:52,297 -[man] Objection! Leading the witness! -[judge] Sustained. 646 00:33:52,299 --> 00:33:53,668 [Goldfarb] Withdrawn. 647 00:33:54,569 --> 00:33:58,571 Mrs. Ledbetter, when you began your career at Goodyear, 648 00:33:58,573 --> 00:34:01,774 how many women were in management positions? 649 00:34:01,776 --> 00:34:03,475 None. 650 00:34:03,477 --> 00:34:04,777 [Goldfarb] None. 651 00:34:04,779 --> 00:34:08,514 And when you ended your career at Goodyear 19 years and nine 652 00:34:08,516 --> 00:34:11,751 months later, how many women... 653 00:34:11,753 --> 00:34:14,352 were in managerial positions? 654 00:34:14,354 --> 00:34:15,588 None. 655 00:34:15,590 --> 00:34:18,189 [murmuring] 656 00:34:18,191 --> 00:34:19,661 [Goldfarb] None. 657 00:34:21,295 --> 00:34:22,595 Thank you. 658 00:34:22,597 --> 00:34:24,797 [Justice Ginsburg VO] It was argued early on that sexual 659 00:34:24,799 --> 00:34:28,534 harassment has nothing to do with gender discrimination. 660 00:34:28,536 --> 00:34:31,504 Everyone knows boys will be boys, 661 00:34:31,506 --> 00:34:33,271 and that was... 662 00:34:33,273 --> 00:34:34,840 that was that, but... 663 00:34:34,842 --> 00:34:39,512 there-- there are state and federal laws -- 664 00:34:39,514 --> 00:34:43,081 the laws are there, the laws are in place. 665 00:34:43,083 --> 00:34:45,150 It takes people... 666 00:34:45,152 --> 00:34:46,752 to step forward and use them. 667 00:34:46,754 --> 00:34:50,088 Mrs. Ledbetter, please tell the court what occurred on May 668 00:34:50,090 --> 00:34:52,794 17th, 1998. 669 00:34:54,227 --> 00:34:55,661 You mean the fire? 670 00:34:55,663 --> 00:34:58,263 [man] Multiple men treated for first-degree burns, 671 00:34:58,265 --> 00:35:01,601 hundreds of tires scrapped, and who did the investigation 672 00:35:01,603 --> 00:35:03,636 -find responsible? -I-- I was not! 673 00:35:03,638 --> 00:35:05,538 It was a mechanical malfunction! 674 00:35:05,540 --> 00:35:08,473 Ask Andy Guthrie; he was the first one on the scene! 675 00:35:08,475 --> 00:35:11,343 [man] In June of 1981, did the production line stop because 676 00:35:11,345 --> 00:35:12,310 you didn't know the circuitry? 677 00:35:12,312 --> 00:35:14,747 No, they reconfigured it to sabotage me 678 00:35:14,749 --> 00:35:15,848 to make me look bad! 679 00:35:15,850 --> 00:35:18,450 Production stoppages, workers' lives at stake-- 680 00:35:18,452 --> 00:35:20,318 You cannot connect those two! 681 00:35:20,320 --> 00:35:22,822 Your Honor! Badgering. 682 00:35:22,824 --> 00:35:24,657 Withdrawn. 683 00:35:24,659 --> 00:35:26,792 -[gavel bangs] -[judge] Break for lunch! 684 00:35:26,794 --> 00:35:28,326 One hour! 685 00:35:28,328 --> 00:35:29,895 [Justice Ginsburg VO] At the first indication that she was 686 00:35:29,897 --> 00:35:31,864 paid less, the defense would have been 687 00:35:31,866 --> 00:35:34,634 "Oh, it had nothing to do with Lilly being a woman. 688 00:35:34,636 --> 00:35:37,705 She just doesn't do the job as well." 689 00:35:40,374 --> 00:35:43,776 But then, when she's done the job year after year and gets 690 00:35:43,778 --> 00:35:46,413 good performance ratings... 691 00:35:47,147 --> 00:35:49,682 that defense is no longer available, 692 00:35:49,684 --> 00:35:51,817 and she has a winnable case. 693 00:35:51,819 --> 00:35:54,319 [Goldfarb] Mr. Vogel, can you tell us about your company's 694 00:35:54,321 --> 00:35:58,356 policy regarding pay increases for plant managers? 695 00:35:58,358 --> 00:36:01,326 Pay for performance, Mr. Goldfarb, it's very simple. 696 00:36:01,328 --> 00:36:05,165 And what can you tell us about Mrs. Ledbetter's performance? 697 00:36:06,233 --> 00:36:08,299 Mrs. Ledbetter wants us to believe that she was 698 00:36:08,301 --> 00:36:10,402 undervalued and underpaid. 699 00:36:10,404 --> 00:36:13,706 She was simply an underperforming employee. 700 00:36:13,708 --> 00:36:16,942 If she wins, women all over the country are going to use 701 00:36:16,944 --> 00:36:19,647 this as an excuse to sue. 702 00:36:20,247 --> 00:36:24,282 She was bossy, thought she was better than everybody else. 703 00:36:24,284 --> 00:36:25,951 Nobody liked working with her. 704 00:36:25,953 --> 00:36:27,555 Nobody. 705 00:36:27,755 --> 00:36:29,789 Her evaluations were weak. 706 00:36:29,791 --> 00:36:31,557 Productivity was subpar. 707 00:36:31,559 --> 00:36:34,827 That woman has serious issues with authority. 708 00:36:34,829 --> 00:36:37,563 She was not what you'd call a "team player." 709 00:36:37,565 --> 00:36:39,330 And respect? 710 00:36:39,332 --> 00:36:41,701 She never knew her place around upper management. 711 00:36:41,703 --> 00:36:43,035 Never. 712 00:36:43,037 --> 00:36:46,371 [Justice Ginsburg VO] Women were hesitant to come forward. 713 00:36:46,373 --> 00:36:48,974 I think one of the principle reasons for it: 714 00:36:48,976 --> 00:36:52,310 they feared that they would not be believed. 715 00:36:52,312 --> 00:36:54,647 -Andy... -I-- I can't be talking to you. 716 00:36:54,649 --> 00:36:56,414 You know I'm a good worker. 717 00:36:56,416 --> 00:36:57,550 It doesn't matter what I know. 718 00:36:57,552 --> 00:36:59,286 It does to me! 719 00:37:01,622 --> 00:37:04,391 Well, then, I'll tell you straight to your face: 720 00:37:05,225 --> 00:37:08,594 you worked harder and smarter than any supervisor I ever 721 00:37:08,596 --> 00:37:09,931 trained. 722 00:37:10,497 --> 00:37:11,999 But in there? 723 00:37:13,735 --> 00:37:15,668 No way. 724 00:37:15,670 --> 00:37:20,675 [soft somber music] 725 00:37:29,449 --> 00:37:31,519 I can't sleep either. 726 00:37:35,355 --> 00:37:37,491 Cowards and bullies. 727 00:37:38,626 --> 00:37:41,829 They wouldn't last one day if the tables were turned. 728 00:37:42,930 --> 00:37:44,630 20 years of this bullshit. 729 00:37:44,632 --> 00:37:47,666 Did you see that jury, the way they looked at you?! 730 00:37:47,668 --> 00:37:48,834 And only two women?! 731 00:37:48,836 --> 00:37:51,504 How the hell'd that happen, huh?! 732 00:37:51,506 --> 00:37:53,007 [scoffs] 733 00:37:53,541 --> 00:37:56,407 Jon wants me to smile more. 734 00:37:56,409 --> 00:37:58,677 Don't you dare smile. 735 00:37:58,679 --> 00:38:03,684 ♪♪♪ 736 00:38:06,453 --> 00:38:10,022 It was during my overseas deployment that I began my-- 737 00:38:10,024 --> 00:38:11,559 No... 738 00:38:12,059 --> 00:38:15,728 My duty overseas was the beginning of a long military 739 00:38:15,730 --> 00:38:18,597 career, for which I am ever grateful? 740 00:38:18,599 --> 00:38:21,901 Ever grateful? That I'm-- that I'm grateful for? I... 741 00:38:21,903 --> 00:38:23,769 Did you tell them you were retired with honors and you 742 00:38:23,771 --> 00:38:26,304 practically ran Fort McClellan? 743 00:38:26,306 --> 00:38:28,541 You built that thing up when it was nothin' but a cesspool. 744 00:38:28,543 --> 00:38:31,409 Well, it's embarrassing talking about yourself. 745 00:38:31,411 --> 00:38:33,612 Well, pretend you're talking to the morning doves! 746 00:38:33,614 --> 00:38:36,749 Yeah, I'd do great in a room full of birds. 747 00:38:36,751 --> 00:38:39,685 Pastor Robert said your story was inspiring, 748 00:38:39,687 --> 00:38:43,088 and you can't say no when you're asked to give testimony 749 00:38:43,090 --> 00:38:44,824 before the congregation. 750 00:38:44,826 --> 00:38:47,595 It's just jitters. C'mon, we're gonna be late. 751 00:38:49,597 --> 00:38:51,730 ♪ church piano ♪ 752 00:38:51,732 --> 00:38:53,331 [pastor] Good morning! 753 00:38:53,333 --> 00:38:54,667 Come meet Congressman McGintry, 754 00:38:54,669 --> 00:38:55,901 running for reelection! 755 00:38:55,903 --> 00:38:57,002 Good morning, y'all. And remember: 756 00:38:57,004 --> 00:39:00,340 it's your vote that keeps Alabama industry strong. 757 00:39:00,775 --> 00:39:01,974 Good morning! 758 00:39:01,976 --> 00:39:03,809 Come meet Congressman Dan McGintry, 759 00:39:03,811 --> 00:39:05,443 -he's running for reelection! -How are y'all?! 760 00:39:05,445 --> 00:39:08,379 Remember: it's poultry, automotive, and mining that 761 00:39:08,381 --> 00:39:10,616 makes Alabama great! 762 00:39:10,618 --> 00:39:12,350 Mornin', how y'all doin' today? 763 00:39:12,352 --> 00:39:14,553 -Pastor! -It's a fine morning, isn't it? 764 00:39:14,555 --> 00:39:15,654 [pastor] It certainly is, Charles. 765 00:39:15,656 --> 00:39:17,756 -Lilly... -Hello. 766 00:39:17,758 --> 00:39:18,991 I want to give you a heads up: 767 00:39:18,993 --> 00:39:20,626 there's been a change of plan. 768 00:39:20,628 --> 00:39:22,695 Well, what ever you need! [chuckles] 769 00:39:22,697 --> 00:39:24,429 Well... 770 00:39:24,431 --> 00:39:27,498 we think it may not be the best idea for you to address 771 00:39:27,500 --> 00:39:28,901 the congregation... 772 00:39:28,903 --> 00:39:31,937 with everything that's going on right now. 773 00:39:31,939 --> 00:39:34,439 Timing's not good with that lawsuit and all. 774 00:39:34,441 --> 00:39:35,808 What?! 775 00:39:35,810 --> 00:39:38,711 -Wh-- he-- -Congressman McGintry is, uh, 776 00:39:38,713 --> 00:39:40,478 joining us today. 777 00:39:40,480 --> 00:39:41,881 Washington man running for reelection -- it's a big honor 778 00:39:41,883 --> 00:39:43,515 for us. 779 00:39:43,517 --> 00:39:45,786 My father was a pastor here. 780 00:39:46,453 --> 00:39:47,418 My grandpa, too. 781 00:39:47,420 --> 00:39:49,688 Four generations belonged to this ministry. 782 00:39:49,690 --> 00:39:51,957 [pastor] Of course. And we're deeply indebted to 783 00:39:51,959 --> 00:39:54,425 your family, Charles. 784 00:39:54,427 --> 00:39:55,828 Let's just... 785 00:39:55,830 --> 00:39:58,097 Let's just revisit this in a few months, 786 00:39:58,099 --> 00:40:00,431 when everything's quieted down, how's that? 787 00:40:00,433 --> 00:40:03,869 You think testimony to the Lord has a right time? 788 00:40:03,871 --> 00:40:05,905 Maybe it's time for you to review your Matthew, 789 00:40:05,907 --> 00:40:08,173 chapter five, verse ten. 790 00:40:08,175 --> 00:40:10,876 "Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of 791 00:40:10,878 --> 00:40:12,780 righteousness." 792 00:40:13,047 --> 00:40:14,947 C'mon, Lilly. 793 00:40:14,949 --> 00:40:19,954 [soft somber music] 794 00:40:26,861 --> 00:40:28,562 [exhales] 795 00:40:33,500 --> 00:40:38,506 [soft tense music] 796 00:40:46,781 --> 00:40:48,182 Jesus... 797 00:40:52,753 --> 00:40:54,121 [sniffs] God! 798 00:40:55,189 --> 00:40:56,487 Lilly?! Lilly! 799 00:40:56,489 --> 00:40:58,057 -What?! What?! -[Charles] Oh... 800 00:40:58,059 --> 00:40:59,692 somebody poisoned the feeders! 801 00:40:59,694 --> 00:41:01,694 -What?! -Someone... 802 00:41:01,696 --> 00:41:03,798 poisoned the feeders. 803 00:41:08,903 --> 00:41:10,069 [Goldfarb VO] Mr. Granger... 804 00:41:10,071 --> 00:41:13,772 thank you for coming all this way to provide testimony. 805 00:41:13,774 --> 00:41:14,873 It's my pleasure. 806 00:41:14,875 --> 00:41:18,143 [Goldfarb] When did you first meet Mrs. Ledbetter? 807 00:41:18,145 --> 00:41:21,547 We started out together as supervisor trainees. 808 00:41:21,549 --> 00:41:23,849 When you started at Goodyear, did you have a college 809 00:41:23,851 --> 00:41:25,918 -education? -No, sir. 810 00:41:25,920 --> 00:41:28,020 I hadn't even finished high school. 811 00:41:28,022 --> 00:41:30,022 But, since then, with the company's support, 812 00:41:30,024 --> 00:41:32,891 I've earned my Bachelor's and an MBA. 813 00:41:32,893 --> 00:41:34,829 An MBA? 814 00:41:35,529 --> 00:41:36,829 Wow. 815 00:41:36,831 --> 00:41:38,630 Now, what is your current position? 816 00:41:38,632 --> 00:41:41,066 I'm a senior vice president, North American division, 817 00:41:41,068 --> 00:41:42,868 in Akron, Ohio. 818 00:41:42,870 --> 00:41:45,137 But I won't be, after today. 819 00:41:45,139 --> 00:41:48,073 I've accepted a new position at a non-profit that 820 00:41:48,075 --> 00:41:51,577 repurposes synthesized elastomer petroleum -- 821 00:41:51,579 --> 00:41:53,178 essentially recycling tires. 822 00:41:53,180 --> 00:41:55,182 -[chuckling] -Thank you. 823 00:41:55,750 --> 00:41:57,282 Now, Mr. Granger, when you worked at Goodyear, 824 00:41:57,284 --> 00:42:00,252 were you present at a meeting in which Mr. Dawkins 825 00:42:00,254 --> 00:42:02,755 criticized Miss Ledbetter and her performance, 826 00:42:02,757 --> 00:42:05,257 despite the fact that her production numbers were the 827 00:42:05,259 --> 00:42:07,259 best in the plant? 828 00:42:07,261 --> 00:42:09,163 Yes, I was. 829 00:42:09,630 --> 00:42:12,967 Would you tell the court what you heard him say? 830 00:42:15,636 --> 00:42:17,970 I apologize, Lilly, you shouldn't have to hear this. 831 00:42:17,972 --> 00:42:19,840 It's okay, Tim. 832 00:42:21,976 --> 00:42:24,710 He said, "I won't give that effin' bitch a raise." 833 00:42:24,712 --> 00:42:28,647 [murmuring] 834 00:42:28,649 --> 00:42:31,817 Now, Mr. Granger, with your fine education, 835 00:42:31,819 --> 00:42:35,087 do you think that you can calculate for us the 836 00:42:35,089 --> 00:42:38,123 difference in what Mrs. Ledbetter's income might have 837 00:42:38,125 --> 00:42:41,727 been over the course of her career if she had had the same 838 00:42:41,729 --> 00:42:46,031 access to salary, raises, overtime as you and the other 839 00:42:46,033 --> 00:42:47,099 men that she worked with? 840 00:42:47,101 --> 00:42:48,267 Objection! 841 00:42:48,269 --> 00:42:51,036 Speculation -- the witness is not a qualified expert! 842 00:42:51,038 --> 00:42:52,971 An expert in math?! 843 00:42:52,973 --> 00:42:54,273 [judge] Sustained. 844 00:42:54,275 --> 00:42:56,275 About 500,000 dollars. 845 00:42:56,277 --> 00:42:57,709 [man] Move to strike, Your Honor! 846 00:42:57,711 --> 00:43:00,679 [judge] That testimony will be stricken from the record! 847 00:43:00,681 --> 00:43:02,149 Nothing further. 848 00:43:02,616 --> 00:43:04,316 [Justice Ginsburg VO] One case that gave me enormous 849 00:43:04,318 --> 00:43:07,052 satisfaction was Lilly Ledbetter's case. 850 00:43:07,054 --> 00:43:10,155 One day, someone puts a slip of paper in her mailbox with a 851 00:43:10,157 --> 00:43:12,091 series of numbers. 852 00:43:12,093 --> 00:43:16,030 They were the pay of all the other area managers. 853 00:43:16,831 --> 00:43:20,999 And the young man she had just trained for the job was 854 00:43:21,001 --> 00:43:23,671 earning more than she was. 855 00:43:25,005 --> 00:43:28,173 You know, I'd like to deck every one of those assholes. 856 00:43:28,175 --> 00:43:29,141 Oh, yeah... 857 00:43:29,143 --> 00:43:30,709 [Justice Ginsburg VO] So, she said, 858 00:43:30,711 --> 00:43:32,111 "I've had it. 859 00:43:32,113 --> 00:43:34,113 I'm going to sue." 860 00:43:34,115 --> 00:43:36,148 And she sued under Title VII - our anti-discrimination and 861 00:43:36,150 --> 00:43:38,217 employment law. 862 00:43:38,219 --> 00:43:39,618 [judge] Good afternoon and welcome back, 863 00:43:39,620 --> 00:43:41,220 ladies and gentlemen of the jury. 864 00:43:41,222 --> 00:43:42,321 -[whispering] Hey, Mama. -[judge] Now... 865 00:43:42,323 --> 00:43:44,158 to the first charge, 866 00:43:44,658 --> 00:43:46,391 that of retaliation for complaining of 867 00:43:46,393 --> 00:43:50,162 sex discrimination, how do you answer? 868 00:43:50,164 --> 00:43:52,231 We find for the defendant. 869 00:43:52,233 --> 00:43:56,068 And to the second claim of age discrimination, 870 00:43:56,070 --> 00:43:57,369 how do you answer? 871 00:43:57,371 --> 00:43:59,071 We find for the defendant. 872 00:43:59,073 --> 00:44:00,272 [murmuring] 873 00:44:00,274 --> 00:44:04,243 To the third claim, do you find it more likely than not 874 00:44:04,245 --> 00:44:08,747 that the defendant paid the plaintiff an unequal salary 875 00:44:08,749 --> 00:44:10,682 -because of her sex? -Yes, Your Honor. 876 00:44:10,684 --> 00:44:12,384 We find for the plaintiff. 877 00:44:12,386 --> 00:44:14,987 [soft hopeful music] 878 00:44:14,989 --> 00:44:18,392 [judge] What amount of backpay is the plaintiff owed? 879 00:44:19,126 --> 00:44:23,095 223,776 dollars, Your Honor. 880 00:44:23,097 --> 00:44:25,731 [judge] And what amount of punitive damages, 881 00:44:25,733 --> 00:44:28,367 if any, do you award? 882 00:44:28,369 --> 00:44:31,003 ♪♪♪ 883 00:44:31,005 --> 00:44:36,010 3,285,979 dollars. 884 00:44:36,310 --> 00:44:38,677 [overlapping chatter] 885 00:44:38,679 --> 00:44:40,078 [gavel bangs] 886 00:44:40,080 --> 00:44:42,214 [judge] We thank the jury for their service. 887 00:44:42,216 --> 00:44:43,448 You are free to go. 888 00:44:43,450 --> 00:44:45,250 This court is now dismissed. 889 00:44:45,252 --> 00:44:47,219 You said the damages were capped! 890 00:44:47,221 --> 00:44:48,921 Oh, they are! 891 00:44:48,923 --> 00:44:50,889 That jury just sent a message. 892 00:44:50,891 --> 00:44:52,925 [laughs] 893 00:44:52,927 --> 00:44:57,429 [uplifting music] 894 00:44:57,431 --> 00:44:59,231 Mama... 895 00:44:59,233 --> 00:45:04,238 ♪♪♪ 896 00:45:04,405 --> 00:45:06,939 I wish Phil was here. 897 00:45:06,941 --> 00:45:09,308 [Charles, whispering] I know, I know. 898 00:45:09,310 --> 00:45:14,315 ♪♪♪ 899 00:45:31,198 --> 00:45:33,467 Thought you might like to see this one, too. 900 00:45:34,101 --> 00:45:36,937 Otto Vogel from Goodyear returning on one. 901 00:45:38,472 --> 00:45:40,339 [sighs] 902 00:45:40,341 --> 00:45:42,374 Mr. Vogel! Ken Kohler here. 903 00:45:42,376 --> 00:45:44,142 The Chamber of Commerce wants you to know that you've got 904 00:45:44,144 --> 00:45:46,144 support on the Ledbetter appeal. 905 00:45:46,146 --> 00:45:47,379 We're not going to appeal. 906 00:45:47,381 --> 00:45:50,849 The legal fees would be higher than the caps on damages. 907 00:45:50,851 --> 00:45:52,818 It's just a nuisance we'd rather fade away. 908 00:45:52,820 --> 00:45:54,052 [Kohler on phone] I beg to differ. The verdict's gotta be 909 00:45:54,054 --> 00:45:56,288 overturned or you'll have every disgruntled employee in 910 00:45:56,290 --> 00:45:58,457 the country dredging up stale pay claims. 911 00:45:58,459 --> 00:46:00,492 Look, Goodyear may get off easy, 912 00:46:00,494 --> 00:46:02,961 but every other business in America will suffer. 913 00:46:02,963 --> 00:46:05,931 We have a great deal of influence on Capitol Hill... 914 00:46:05,933 --> 00:46:07,533 and in the courts. 915 00:46:07,535 --> 00:46:11,169 I'm sure I can find someone in Alabama to help. 916 00:46:11,171 --> 00:46:12,771 You on board? 917 00:46:12,773 --> 00:46:14,039 Let me know what you rustle up. 918 00:46:14,041 --> 00:46:16,110 Will do! Thank you. 919 00:46:17,044 --> 00:46:19,344 [birds chirping] 920 00:46:19,346 --> 00:46:21,113 -[groans] -[Lilly] I'm back! 921 00:46:21,115 --> 00:46:23,984 [Charles] Thought I just saw a red-plumed cardinal! 922 00:46:24,251 --> 00:46:26,554 Maybe it's just an early robin. 923 00:46:27,087 --> 00:46:29,288 Whoa! Where's my wife?! 924 00:46:29,290 --> 00:46:30,255 You like it? 925 00:46:30,257 --> 00:46:33,561 -I needed a change. -Yeah, I love it! 926 00:46:34,228 --> 00:46:36,228 I got some news you're not gonna like. 927 00:46:36,230 --> 00:46:37,262 [sighs] 928 00:46:37,264 --> 00:46:39,164 Jon just called. 929 00:46:39,166 --> 00:46:41,166 Goodyear's appealing. 930 00:46:41,168 --> 00:46:45,538 [soft tense music] 931 00:46:45,540 --> 00:46:47,806 Look, we know it was coming. 932 00:46:47,808 --> 00:46:52,813 ♪♪♪ 933 00:46:57,885 --> 00:47:01,219 Jon was confident the verdict would stand. 934 00:47:01,221 --> 00:47:02,555 Says... 935 00:47:02,557 --> 00:47:05,424 there's no jury, they just argue the briefs already 936 00:47:05,426 --> 00:47:06,526 filed. 937 00:47:06,528 --> 00:47:08,493 Says we'll hear soon. 938 00:47:08,495 --> 00:47:09,928 Do you want bread with the salad? 939 00:47:09,930 --> 00:47:11,566 Oy... 940 00:47:12,499 --> 00:47:14,232 I don't feel-- I don't feel so good. 941 00:47:14,234 --> 00:47:15,601 You got that headache again? 942 00:47:15,603 --> 00:47:17,336 Lemme get you something. 943 00:47:17,338 --> 00:47:21,306 ♪♪♪ 944 00:47:21,308 --> 00:47:23,141 You okay? 945 00:47:23,143 --> 00:47:25,346 Charles? 946 00:47:28,415 --> 00:47:33,420 [heart monitor beeping steadily] 947 00:47:36,056 --> 00:47:37,523 -[Goldfarb, softly] Hey! -[Charles, whispering] Ow... 948 00:47:37,525 --> 00:47:39,024 -Hey! -[Goldfarb] How is he? 949 00:47:39,026 --> 00:47:42,194 Oh, well, they gave me some happy drugs! 950 00:47:42,196 --> 00:47:43,895 Oh, good. [chuckles] 951 00:47:43,897 --> 00:47:45,030 -[knocking] -Charles! 952 00:47:45,032 --> 00:47:47,399 -Good to see you up! -I'll just-- I'll wait outside. 953 00:47:47,401 --> 00:47:50,035 No, no, no! You stay, Jon. 954 00:47:50,037 --> 00:47:52,039 He's a good friend. 955 00:47:53,107 --> 00:47:55,941 We removed the tumor, 956 00:47:55,943 --> 00:47:59,010 but we are dealing with a malignancy. 957 00:47:59,012 --> 00:48:02,414 Having said that, with a round of chemo and careful 958 00:48:02,416 --> 00:48:05,350 monitoring, you have a good prognosis. 959 00:48:05,352 --> 00:48:07,419 Oh, I appreciate that, Doc. 960 00:48:07,421 --> 00:48:08,654 [doctor] Rest up, we'll talk soon. 961 00:48:08,656 --> 00:48:10,255 [Charles] Mm. 962 00:48:10,257 --> 00:48:11,624 Thanks. 963 00:48:11,626 --> 00:48:14,094 Hey, you okay? 964 00:48:15,329 --> 00:48:16,895 I am if you are. 965 00:48:16,897 --> 00:48:19,364 Just a little skin cancer. 966 00:48:19,366 --> 00:48:21,601 Runs in my family, everybody does fine, 967 00:48:21,603 --> 00:48:23,404 so will I. 968 00:48:24,104 --> 00:48:25,605 All right, Jon, let's have it. 969 00:48:25,607 --> 00:48:28,940 I know you didn't come here just to bring me some flowers. 970 00:48:28,942 --> 00:48:30,909 [chuckles] 971 00:48:30,911 --> 00:48:32,479 Uh... 972 00:48:34,047 --> 00:48:36,283 Well, um... 973 00:48:37,050 --> 00:48:39,251 -we lost the appeal. -What?! 974 00:48:39,253 --> 00:48:41,987 They decided to disregard the previous ruling, 975 00:48:41,989 --> 00:48:45,457 and they found that you had to have filed a complaint within 976 00:48:45,459 --> 00:48:49,529 180 days of the original discriminatory paycheck. 977 00:48:49,531 --> 00:48:51,930 "First" as in 20 years ago? 978 00:48:51,932 --> 00:48:53,633 How could she complain if she didn't know? 979 00:48:53,635 --> 00:48:55,100 It makes no sense! 980 00:48:55,102 --> 00:48:57,202 Look, we all grow up thinking that the law is based on the 981 00:48:57,204 --> 00:48:59,505 truth, and in reality, it's really about who can best 982 00:48:59,507 --> 00:49:01,239 manipulate the system. 983 00:49:01,241 --> 00:49:03,509 How could two different courts come up with two different 984 00:49:03,511 --> 00:49:05,210 -conclusions? -[Goldfarb] Right! 985 00:49:05,212 --> 00:49:06,712 See, that's exactly the problem; 986 00:49:06,714 --> 00:49:10,015 there is a discrepancy in the interpretation of the law, 987 00:49:10,017 --> 00:49:12,552 and that is why the partners and I would like to take 988 00:49:12,554 --> 00:49:13,586 this... 989 00:49:13,588 --> 00:49:16,023 to the Supreme Court. 990 00:49:16,390 --> 00:49:18,558 -The Supreme Court? -[Goldfarb] Yeah. 991 00:49:18,560 --> 00:49:22,093 See, in our original case, the court found that every single 992 00:49:22,095 --> 00:49:25,096 one of Lilly's paychecks was discriminatory because she 993 00:49:25,098 --> 00:49:27,567 continued to be unfairly paid based on the first unfair 994 00:49:27,569 --> 00:49:29,468 paycheck, but the appellate court found that, 995 00:49:29,470 --> 00:49:32,538 because she didn't file her complaint within 180 days, 996 00:49:32,540 --> 00:49:34,973 that the rest of the paychecks were all fine. 997 00:49:34,975 --> 00:49:37,976 So the company profits from that injustice her whole 998 00:49:37,978 --> 00:49:40,011 career by keeping her at the lowest salary. 999 00:49:40,013 --> 00:49:42,447 I mean, the raises, the pension, 1000 00:49:42,449 --> 00:49:46,519 contributions, social security that I should have gotten! 1001 00:49:46,521 --> 00:49:48,119 [Goldfarb] That's right, if this ruling is allowed to 1002 00:49:48,121 --> 00:49:51,256 stand, it puts a very bad law on the books, 1003 00:49:51,258 --> 00:49:54,092 and we can't let that happen. 1004 00:49:54,094 --> 00:49:55,260 So... 1005 00:49:55,262 --> 00:49:56,762 good news: 1006 00:49:56,764 --> 00:49:59,599 I contacted the best Supreme Court specialist that I know, 1007 00:49:59,601 --> 00:50:02,100 and he has agreed to argue your case pro bono. 1008 00:50:02,102 --> 00:50:03,636 Well, I feel better already. 1009 00:50:03,638 --> 00:50:05,405 But... 1010 00:50:05,707 --> 00:50:09,341 the Supreme Court rejects 99 percent of the cases that are 1011 00:50:09,343 --> 00:50:12,778 submitted to it, and this case is... 1012 00:50:12,780 --> 00:50:15,146 it's a long shot, at best. 1013 00:50:15,148 --> 00:50:17,182 Either way... 1014 00:50:17,184 --> 00:50:21,186 it's gonna take some time, so, you... 1015 00:50:21,188 --> 00:50:24,222 just worry about getting better, okay? 1016 00:50:24,224 --> 00:50:26,460 I will take care of the rest. 1017 00:50:27,327 --> 00:50:28,493 Thank you, Jon. 1018 00:50:28,495 --> 00:50:31,064 -Bye. -Yeah, all right. 1019 00:50:31,633 --> 00:50:34,366 Enjoy your happy drugs. [chuckles] 1020 00:50:34,368 --> 00:50:39,373 [soft suspenseful music] 1021 00:50:46,113 --> 00:50:49,281 The fundamental disagreement in this case is the definition 1022 00:50:49,283 --> 00:50:51,684 of "unlawful employment practice." 1023 00:50:51,686 --> 00:50:52,985 For years, my client, Ms. Ledbetter, 1024 00:50:52,987 --> 00:50:56,187 received smaller pay increases than men do in the same job as 1025 00:50:56,189 --> 00:50:59,157 her at a tire plant in Gadsden, Alabama. 1026 00:50:59,159 --> 00:51:00,826 The court below held that she should have complained 1027 00:51:00,828 --> 00:51:02,227 earlier. 1028 00:51:02,229 --> 00:51:04,162 But how could she had done so when those discriminatory 1029 00:51:04,164 --> 00:51:06,599 raises were being given in secret? 1030 00:51:06,601 --> 00:51:09,569 Miss Ledbetter was consigned to a career as a second-class 1031 00:51:09,571 --> 00:51:11,804 employee only because she is a woman. 1032 00:51:11,806 --> 00:51:15,508 That cannot be the law, and it isn't. 1033 00:51:15,510 --> 00:51:19,745 There comes a point when discrimination is staring at 1034 00:51:19,747 --> 00:51:23,248 you in the face and you have to make a stand, 1035 00:51:23,250 --> 00:51:24,784 and that's what Lilly did. 1036 00:51:24,786 --> 00:51:27,118 You said the Ledbetter petition would never land on 1037 00:51:27,120 --> 00:51:28,219 the docket. 1038 00:51:28,221 --> 00:51:29,722 We've got friends in high places. 1039 00:51:29,724 --> 00:51:32,157 We stuck our neck out on your advice. 1040 00:51:32,159 --> 00:51:34,127 You won't regret it. 1041 00:51:35,863 --> 00:51:38,265 Wilson looking for a man in the end zone... 1042 00:51:38,633 --> 00:51:39,599 Oh! 1043 00:51:39,601 --> 00:51:41,601 Is this the recipe with the cocoa powder? 1044 00:51:41,603 --> 00:51:43,636 I like it better than the melted chocolate. 1045 00:51:43,638 --> 00:51:44,704 Mm, me too. 1046 00:51:44,706 --> 00:51:47,405 -Gimme that. -[chuckles] 1047 00:51:47,407 --> 00:51:49,474 Alex! Where's Will? 1048 00:51:49,476 --> 00:51:51,777 I've never known him to miss one of your birthdays! 1049 00:51:51,779 --> 00:51:53,779 Finals. Couldn't get up here in time. 1050 00:51:53,781 --> 00:51:55,848 Oh, college boy. 1051 00:51:55,850 --> 00:51:57,650 I'm so proud of him. 1052 00:51:57,652 --> 00:51:59,317 -We are too. -[Lilly chuckles] 1053 00:51:59,319 --> 00:52:00,586 [Charles] Nice ball! 1054 00:52:00,588 --> 00:52:03,891 [boy] Thanks, yeah, Uncle Phil got it for Alex last night. 1055 00:52:06,426 --> 00:52:08,493 [soft melancholy music] 1056 00:52:08,495 --> 00:52:10,261 [Lilly] Y-- you saw Phil? 1057 00:52:10,263 --> 00:52:11,463 Well, he called. 1058 00:52:11,465 --> 00:52:14,600 I told him about what's going on with me. 1059 00:52:14,602 --> 00:52:16,871 He's moving back home! 1060 00:52:17,505 --> 00:52:19,705 Just give him a little time, all right? 1061 00:52:19,707 --> 00:52:21,574 He'll come around. 1062 00:52:21,576 --> 00:52:26,581 ♪♪♪ 1063 00:52:36,524 --> 00:52:39,558 [man on radio] This is 90.3 WBHM, 1064 00:52:39,560 --> 00:52:42,427 from the heart of Alabama, with news on today's Supreme 1065 00:52:42,429 --> 00:52:43,896 Court rulings. 1066 00:52:43,898 --> 00:52:47,833 Today, in a 5-4 vote delivered by Justice Alito, 1067 00:52:47,835 --> 00:52:50,803 the Supreme Court ruled against Lilly Ledbetter in her 1068 00:52:50,805 --> 00:52:53,572 efforts to hold Goodyear accountable for discriminatory 1069 00:52:53,574 --> 00:52:54,840 pay. 1070 00:52:54,842 --> 00:52:58,243 But Justice Ginsburg, reading her dissent from the bench, 1071 00:52:58,245 --> 00:53:01,246 said, "The Court does not comprehend or is indifferent 1072 00:53:01,248 --> 00:53:04,349 to the insidious way in which women can be victims of 1073 00:53:04,351 --> 00:53:06,351 discrimination. 1074 00:53:06,353 --> 00:53:09,487 Once again, the ball is in Congress' court." 1075 00:53:09,489 --> 00:53:11,724 [Goldfarb sighs] 1076 00:53:11,726 --> 00:53:13,458 [man on radio] In another Supreme Court ruling, 1077 00:53:13,460 --> 00:53:15,596 -the majority determined-- -[radio clicks off] 1078 00:53:16,363 --> 00:53:17,732 Okay. 1079 00:53:19,266 --> 00:53:21,301 Okay, well... 1080 00:53:21,536 --> 00:53:23,536 I know that it doesn't seem like it, but, uh, 1081 00:53:23,538 --> 00:53:25,403 that's huge, Lilly. 1082 00:53:25,405 --> 00:53:29,441 They rarely read their dissent from the bench. 1083 00:53:29,443 --> 00:53:31,478 That means that you got to her. 1084 00:53:35,415 --> 00:53:37,550 It's their job... 1085 00:53:37,552 --> 00:53:41,488 to make sure the laws of our country protect us. 1086 00:53:41,823 --> 00:53:44,790 It's a Conservative court, it... 1087 00:53:44,792 --> 00:53:46,324 These are powerful groups. 1088 00:53:46,326 --> 00:53:48,894 We knew that it could go either way. 1089 00:53:48,896 --> 00:53:53,901 [soft mournful music] 1090 00:53:54,267 --> 00:53:56,936 [crying softly] 1091 00:53:56,938 --> 00:53:59,372 I screwed it up. 1092 00:54:00,875 --> 00:54:03,511 I screwed it all up. 1093 00:54:04,912 --> 00:54:09,984 [crying continues] 1094 00:54:13,253 --> 00:54:15,453 [Justice Ginsburg VO] "The ball is now in Congress' 1095 00:54:15,455 --> 00:54:16,991 court... 1096 00:54:17,525 --> 00:54:19,925 to correct the error... 1097 00:54:19,927 --> 00:54:22,027 into which... 1098 00:54:22,029 --> 00:54:24,730 my colleagues have fallen." 1099 00:54:24,732 --> 00:54:29,737 ♪♪♪ 1100 00:54:34,542 --> 00:54:36,307 [Jocelyn] Mrs. Ledbetter. 1101 00:54:36,309 --> 00:54:39,344 I'm Jocelyn Samuels from the National Women's Law Center in 1102 00:54:39,346 --> 00:54:40,846 DC. 1103 00:54:40,848 --> 00:54:44,415 You came all the way from Washington just to talk to me? 1104 00:54:44,417 --> 00:54:46,319 Yes, I did. 1105 00:54:46,654 --> 00:54:49,420 The Court made a terrible mistake today. 1106 00:54:49,422 --> 00:54:51,322 I'm wondering if you have a few minutes? 1107 00:54:51,324 --> 00:54:54,427 Well, I wish you'd called before you came. 1108 00:54:58,431 --> 00:55:00,835 Come on! I'll make coffee. 1109 00:55:01,702 --> 00:55:05,070 You mean a law that says companies can't cheat women? 1110 00:55:05,072 --> 00:55:07,773 [Jocelyn] A law that would make every unfair paycheck a 1111 00:55:07,775 --> 00:55:10,408 discriminatory act, not just the first. 1112 00:55:10,410 --> 00:55:12,711 So people would have time to fight back. 1113 00:55:12,713 --> 00:55:15,581 Rosa DeLauro and George Miller are introducing the Fair Pay 1114 00:55:15,583 --> 00:55:17,382 Act in the House of Representatives. 1115 00:55:17,384 --> 00:55:19,018 [phone rings] 1116 00:55:19,020 --> 00:55:20,655 Excuse me. 1117 00:55:21,622 --> 00:55:22,855 -Hello? -[woman on phone] Hi! 1118 00:55:22,857 --> 00:55:24,790 This is The New York Times calling. 1119 00:55:24,792 --> 00:55:27,560 -Lilly Ledbetter, please? -Uh, this is she. 1120 00:55:27,562 --> 00:55:28,994 [whispering] It's The New York Times! 1121 00:55:28,996 --> 00:55:30,830 [woman on phone] Would you available for an interview 1122 00:55:30,832 --> 00:55:32,397 tomorrow with one of our journalists? 1123 00:55:32,399 --> 00:55:34,600 -Uh...sure. -[woman] Great. 1124 00:55:34,602 --> 00:55:37,402 I-- I think I can do that. 1125 00:55:37,404 --> 00:55:39,972 [woman] So, then, we'll call you later to schedule, okay? 1126 00:55:39,974 --> 00:55:41,640 Okay. 1127 00:55:41,642 --> 00:55:43,809 -Th-- thank you, bye. -[woman] Bye-bye. 1128 00:55:43,811 --> 00:55:44,643 [chuckles] 1129 00:55:44,645 --> 00:55:46,145 [Jocelyn] When you're in a fight, 1130 00:55:46,147 --> 00:55:48,781 you think you're the only one, but women all over the country 1131 00:55:48,783 --> 00:55:49,882 -need this! -[phone rings] 1132 00:55:49,884 --> 00:55:51,183 -[Lilly] Excuse me. 1133 00:55:51,185 --> 00:55:52,785 [Justice Ginsburg VO] It's very hard to do anything as a 1134 00:55:52,787 --> 00:55:54,587 -loner. [Lilly] Hello? 1135 00:55:54,589 --> 00:55:56,055 [man on phone] Hi, this is the NBC Nightly News with 1136 00:55:56,057 --> 00:55:57,756 Brian Williams... 1137 00:55:57,758 --> 00:55:58,824 [Justice Ginsburg VO] But if you get together with 1138 00:55:58,826 --> 00:56:03,394 like-minded people, you can be a force... 1139 00:56:03,396 --> 00:56:05,931 -for change. O-- okay. 1140 00:56:05,933 --> 00:56:07,766 -[man] Thank you very much. -Sure! 1141 00:56:07,768 --> 00:56:09,902 [man] Scheduling will call you later to set up a time. 1142 00:56:09,904 --> 00:56:11,469 [Lilly] We'll talk later, thank you. 1143 00:56:11,471 --> 00:56:12,571 [man] Thank you. 1144 00:56:12,573 --> 00:56:14,740 You've become the face of women's inequity in the 1145 00:56:14,742 --> 00:56:15,774 workplace. 1146 00:56:15,776 --> 00:56:17,009 Justice Ginsburg said it! 1147 00:56:17,011 --> 00:56:20,880 Congress needs to hear from you to push this law along! 1148 00:56:20,882 --> 00:56:22,648 To make it real! 1149 00:56:22,650 --> 00:56:25,684 I-- I don't know about politics or anything except... 1150 00:56:25,686 --> 00:56:30,022 making tires and keeping a checkbook straight... 1151 00:56:30,024 --> 00:56:31,290 baking and sewing, of course. 1152 00:56:31,292 --> 00:56:34,126 Not being an expert is the very thing that is so powerful 1153 00:56:34,128 --> 00:56:35,794 about you! 1154 00:56:35,796 --> 00:56:37,630 But it is hard work. 1155 00:56:37,632 --> 00:56:40,699 And you'd have to be up for a long slog again. 1156 00:56:40,701 --> 00:56:42,635 [front door opens] 1157 00:56:42,637 --> 00:56:44,404 -[door shuts] -[Charles] Oh! 1158 00:56:46,540 --> 00:56:47,775 Hello. 1159 00:56:50,845 --> 00:56:54,113 -[Lilly] We lost. -Yeah, I-- I heard. 1160 00:56:54,115 --> 00:56:56,183 Are you okay? 1161 00:56:58,519 --> 00:57:00,586 Oh, this is Jocelyn Samuels. 1162 00:57:00,588 --> 00:57:02,888 She wants me to go to Washington to meet some people 1163 00:57:02,890 --> 00:57:04,189 -in Congress. -Hello. 1164 00:57:04,191 --> 00:57:05,624 My husband, Charles. 1165 00:57:05,626 --> 00:57:06,659 -Hello. -[chuckles] 1166 00:57:06,661 --> 00:57:07,962 [Jocelyn] Hello. 1167 00:57:08,729 --> 00:57:09,929 I... 1168 00:57:09,931 --> 00:57:11,997 I appreciate you coming here, but... 1169 00:57:11,999 --> 00:57:14,199 really, I'm tired. 1170 00:57:14,201 --> 00:57:17,736 I just wanna enjoy my grandkids and... 1171 00:57:17,738 --> 00:57:20,706 help Charles through everything. 1172 00:57:20,708 --> 00:57:22,777 [Jocelyn] I hope you'll think about it. 1173 00:57:23,077 --> 00:57:25,144 -Nice meeting you both. -You too. 1174 00:57:25,146 --> 00:57:27,546 Thank you so much. 1175 00:57:27,548 --> 00:57:29,581 [door opens] 1176 00:57:29,583 --> 00:57:31,185 [door shuts] 1177 00:57:31,886 --> 00:57:34,920 I'm sorry about before. About Phillip. 1178 00:57:34,922 --> 00:57:38,190 I was gonna tell ya, of course. 1179 00:57:38,192 --> 00:57:41,794 [sighs] So, uh, what are you gonna do? 1180 00:57:41,796 --> 00:57:44,462 [Lilly chuckles] Vacuum the living room. 1181 00:57:44,464 --> 00:57:46,165 NBC's coming to interview me tomorrow. 1182 00:57:46,167 --> 00:57:47,199 -[chuckles] -Wow. 1183 00:57:47,201 --> 00:57:49,637 No, I mean about Washington. 1184 00:57:50,071 --> 00:57:54,006 I'm not having you use me as an excuse. 1185 00:57:54,008 --> 00:57:55,774 -[car engine starts] -So, go on. 1186 00:57:55,776 --> 00:57:58,010 Go get her before she leaves. 1187 00:57:58,012 --> 00:57:59,778 Go on. 1188 00:57:59,780 --> 00:58:04,785 [exciting music] 1189 00:58:05,519 --> 00:58:06,752 [Lilly] Jocelyn! 1190 00:58:06,754 --> 00:58:08,854 [Justice Ginsburg VO] Every time I write a dissent, 1191 00:58:08,856 --> 00:58:10,723 I'm hoping for one result: 1192 00:58:10,725 --> 00:58:13,959 either congressional change or, the other, 1193 00:58:13,961 --> 00:58:17,930 that the Court will overrule its prior... 1194 00:58:17,932 --> 00:58:19,598 wrong decision. 1195 00:58:19,600 --> 00:58:22,735 Who was it who said "It ain't over 'til it's over?" 1196 00:58:22,737 --> 00:58:24,105 Marcia! 1197 00:58:26,540 --> 00:58:28,507 Mrs. Ledbetter... 1198 00:58:28,509 --> 00:58:29,908 -Mr. Goldfarb! -Hi. 1199 00:58:29,910 --> 00:58:32,878 I am so delighted to finally meet you. 1200 00:58:32,880 --> 00:58:33,779 [Jocelyn] Marcia's my boss. 1201 00:58:33,781 --> 00:58:35,147 She's the one that found your story. 1202 00:58:35,149 --> 00:58:39,585 Your story jumped out at me, like other American women 1203 00:58:39,587 --> 00:58:41,587 whose legacy made a difference! 1204 00:58:41,589 --> 00:58:43,889 People are going to remember your name! 1205 00:58:43,891 --> 00:58:45,157 I don't know about that. [chuckles] 1206 00:58:45,159 --> 00:58:47,259 Mrs. Ledbetter! Welcome to Washington! 1207 00:58:47,261 --> 00:58:49,595 Good luck! See you inside. 1208 00:58:49,597 --> 00:58:51,130 [Marcia] That is George Miller, 1209 00:58:51,132 --> 00:58:53,832 and Rosa DeLauro -- the bill's sponsors. 1210 00:58:53,834 --> 00:58:56,001 I-- I didn't realize there would be so many people. 1211 00:58:56,003 --> 00:58:58,003 -Just be yourself. -[Marcia] So! 1212 00:58:58,005 --> 00:59:00,205 What do you do to shake off nerves before your dance 1213 00:59:00,207 --> 00:59:01,407 competitions? 1214 00:59:01,409 --> 00:59:03,275 [Lilly] I dream about winning the lottery. 1215 00:59:03,277 --> 00:59:04,743 [Marcia laughs] 1216 00:59:04,745 --> 00:59:07,681 That is priceless! [laughs] 1217 00:59:13,187 --> 00:59:14,822 Good morning. 1218 00:59:15,589 --> 00:59:18,891 I'm Lilly Ledbetter, and I'm here to tell you... 1219 00:59:18,893 --> 00:59:23,898 how my employer of almost 20 years discriminated against me, 1220 00:59:24,065 --> 00:59:25,998 and how I fought back. 1221 00:59:26,000 --> 00:59:31,005 I was an underdog, like David, who slayed Goliath... 1222 00:59:31,205 --> 00:59:33,005 without the slingshot, of course. 1223 00:59:33,007 --> 00:59:35,741 [laughter] 1224 00:59:35,743 --> 00:59:38,010 The thing is... 1225 00:59:38,012 --> 00:59:42,249 where I come from, we loved our Goliath. 1226 00:59:43,117 --> 00:59:47,019 Everybody you knew who had a good job worked at Goodyear 1227 00:59:47,021 --> 00:59:49,088 Tire Company. 1228 00:59:49,090 --> 00:59:51,957 During World War II, when the men went off to fight in the 1229 00:59:51,959 --> 00:59:56,061 war, my-- my aunt, Maddie Belle, 1230 00:59:56,063 --> 00:59:58,063 practically ran the place! 1231 00:59:58,065 --> 01:00:01,834 And when I got hired into the management program, 1232 01:00:01,836 --> 01:00:03,938 I was honored. 1233 01:00:04,738 --> 01:00:08,340 But that company took advantage of me, 1234 01:00:08,342 --> 01:00:12,177 like so many companies are taking advantage of their 1235 01:00:12,179 --> 01:00:15,114 workers, and that just isn't right! 1236 01:00:15,116 --> 01:00:16,915 [murmurs of agreement] 1237 01:00:16,917 --> 01:00:19,318 And so, I'm here... [chuckles] 1238 01:00:19,320 --> 01:00:22,621 hoping that you folks'll fix this... 1239 01:00:22,623 --> 01:00:25,023 for the American people, 1240 01:00:25,025 --> 01:00:30,030 to make sure that what happened to me... 1241 01:00:30,664 --> 01:00:32,164 [sighs] 1242 01:00:32,166 --> 01:00:35,736 doesn't happen to anybody else. 1243 01:00:38,139 --> 01:00:40,806 -Thank you. -[applause] 1244 01:00:40,808 --> 01:00:42,741 [Justice Ginsburg VO] The US Supreme Court decides 1245 01:00:42,743 --> 01:00:44,109 "Lilly, you sued too late! 1246 01:00:44,111 --> 01:00:49,148 This law, Title VII, says you must complain within 180 days 1247 01:00:49,150 --> 01:00:51,884 of the discriminatory incident." 1248 01:00:51,886 --> 01:00:54,720 My theory in dissent... 1249 01:00:54,722 --> 01:00:58,223 was that every paycheck she received renewed the 1250 01:00:58,225 --> 01:00:59,391 discrimination. 1251 01:00:59,393 --> 01:01:02,361 With this bill, we'll reinstate that every paycheck 1252 01:01:02,363 --> 01:01:04,763 is a new discriminatory act. 1253 01:01:04,765 --> 01:01:07,266 It may not sound like sweeping reform, 1254 01:01:07,268 --> 01:01:09,902 but think of it like building heat -- 1255 01:01:09,904 --> 01:01:12,871 you start with one hot coal, and by the end, 1256 01:01:12,873 --> 01:01:14,909 you have a bonfire. 1257 01:01:15,376 --> 01:01:17,912 -This is the coal. -[DeLauro] Mm-hm. 1258 01:01:18,212 --> 01:01:21,747 Your being here will help us get Congress on board. 1259 01:01:21,749 --> 01:01:24,183 Then, we just pray President Bush doesn't veto. 1260 01:01:24,185 --> 01:01:28,187 Kinda sad that gender equity has a political affiliation. 1261 01:01:28,189 --> 01:01:29,821 [Marcia] You did great today, Lilly. 1262 01:01:29,823 --> 01:01:32,291 Now, we need you to talk up the bill to members of the 1263 01:01:32,293 --> 01:01:34,693 House and the Senate. 1264 01:01:34,695 --> 01:01:35,994 How many are there? 1265 01:01:35,996 --> 01:01:38,864 [DeLauro] 435 in the House, 1266 01:01:38,866 --> 01:01:41,035 100 in the Senate. 1267 01:01:43,103 --> 01:01:47,206 -I'm gonna talk to 535 people? -No! 1268 01:01:47,208 --> 01:01:50,142 -Of course not, right? -[laughs] 1269 01:01:50,144 --> 01:01:52,377 We'll start with the Southern bloc and the women. 1270 01:01:52,379 --> 01:01:53,845 Okay. 1271 01:01:53,847 --> 01:01:55,983 Hope you have thick skin. 1272 01:01:56,350 --> 01:01:59,084 [Marcia] We'll need 225 votes for the bill to pass, 1273 01:01:59,086 --> 01:02:01,486 and we've got two weeks to get them. 1274 01:02:01,488 --> 01:02:04,089 How many meetings can I do in a day? 1275 01:02:04,091 --> 01:02:05,424 That depends on you. 1276 01:02:05,426 --> 01:02:06,825 And them, of course. 1277 01:02:06,827 --> 01:02:07,926 Well... 1278 01:02:07,928 --> 01:02:10,128 don't underestimate this one. 1279 01:02:10,130 --> 01:02:12,366 She's a Wonder Woman. 1280 01:02:17,304 --> 01:02:19,071 [soft heartwarming music] 1281 01:02:19,073 --> 01:02:21,108 [Lilly] Thank you, Jon. 1282 01:02:21,842 --> 01:02:23,942 For seeing something in me I didn't even know that was 1283 01:02:23,944 --> 01:02:25,913 there myself. 1284 01:02:26,347 --> 01:02:28,280 Girl gumption, Lilly. 1285 01:02:28,282 --> 01:02:33,287 ♪♪♪ 1286 01:02:51,839 --> 01:02:54,006 [Lilly] I-- I-- I am so... 1287 01:02:54,008 --> 01:02:56,141 I-- I'm so thrilled! 1288 01:02:56,143 --> 01:02:59,344 I am thrilled -- thrilled! -- to meet you. 1289 01:02:59,346 --> 01:03:00,479 I'm Lilly Ledbetter. 1290 01:03:00,481 --> 01:03:01,813 I... 1291 01:03:01,815 --> 01:03:04,916 I'm so happy to be here. 1292 01:03:04,918 --> 01:03:06,485 I am. [crunch] 1293 01:03:06,487 --> 01:03:09,187 I'm-- I'm so happy to meet you. 1294 01:03:09,189 --> 01:03:11,025 I'm just... 1295 01:03:12,393 --> 01:03:15,095 I'm-- I'm just happy. [crunch] 1296 01:03:16,797 --> 01:03:18,499 Dan McGintry! 1297 01:03:18,999 --> 01:03:20,365 It's an honor to meet you, Mr. Kohler. 1298 01:03:20,367 --> 01:03:22,467 How are ya? Have a seat. 1299 01:03:22,469 --> 01:03:23,902 [groans] 1300 01:03:23,904 --> 01:03:27,540 I'm a big fan of your campaigns protecting coal and steel. 1301 01:03:27,542 --> 01:03:30,409 Alabama's indebted to you. 1302 01:03:30,411 --> 01:03:31,443 Of course, on a personal level, 1303 01:03:31,445 --> 01:03:34,980 my campaign skyrocketed after all your support. 1304 01:03:34,982 --> 01:03:36,915 -I assume you're familiar with the Goodyear fiasco. 1305 01:03:36,917 --> 01:03:38,850 -Of course. 1306 01:03:38,852 --> 01:03:40,886 [Kohler] The Left is trotting out the Ledbetter woman like 1307 01:03:40,888 --> 01:03:42,454 she's some kind of martyr. 1308 01:03:42,456 --> 01:03:43,955 [McGintry VO] See, I don't think you need to worry about 1309 01:03:43,957 --> 01:03:46,425 her; she's just a cranky old biddy. 1310 01:03:46,427 --> 01:03:50,295 Limiting pay liability is the key to ensuring jobs remain in 1311 01:03:50,297 --> 01:03:51,963 this country. 1312 01:03:51,965 --> 01:03:53,899 -It's a slippery slope. -[McGintry VO] Yes, sir. 1313 01:03:53,901 --> 01:03:55,601 [Kohler VO] You want the big political career? 1314 01:03:55,603 --> 01:03:57,539 This is on you now. 1315 01:03:59,607 --> 01:04:01,373 [sighs] 1316 01:04:01,375 --> 01:04:02,742 It's good meeting you, Congressman. 1317 01:04:02,744 --> 01:04:07,414 ♪ I started dancing again the day I finally left you ♪ 1318 01:04:09,183 --> 01:04:12,084 ♪ And I started praying and saying "Amen" ♪ 1319 01:04:12,086 --> 01:04:14,188 ♪ Just to get through ♪ 1320 01:04:15,222 --> 01:04:17,189 ♪ Now there ain't no stoppin' ♪ 1321 01:04:17,191 --> 01:04:21,126 ♪ Ain't no stoppin' this train... ♪ 1322 01:04:21,128 --> 01:04:22,562 [man VO] No, sorry. 1323 01:04:22,564 --> 01:04:23,995 The Congressman is completely booked. 1324 01:04:23,997 --> 01:04:25,600 Perhaps next month. 1325 01:04:27,901 --> 01:04:29,401 ♪ Ain't no stoppin' ♪ 1326 01:04:29,403 --> 01:04:31,303 ♪ Ain't no stoppin' this train... ♪ 1327 01:04:31,305 --> 01:04:33,472 -Excuse me, Congressman-- -Excuse me. 1328 01:04:33,474 --> 01:04:38,045 ♪ I took the long way but I came back around ♪ 1329 01:04:39,346 --> 01:04:44,351 ♪ All of the hard days are over now ♪ 1330 01:04:44,619 --> 01:04:46,218 ♪ Ooh ♪ 1331 01:04:46,220 --> 01:04:49,354 ♪ Love is a fire burnin' in my heart ♪ 1332 01:04:49,356 --> 01:04:51,089 ♪ I got back my rhythm... ♪ 1333 01:04:51,091 --> 01:04:52,991 At least they listened! 1334 01:04:52,993 --> 01:04:53,992 Did they? 1335 01:04:53,994 --> 01:04:58,964 ♪ Ain't no stoppin' this train ♪ 1336 01:04:58,966 --> 01:05:03,605 ♪ Train ♪ 1337 01:05:06,173 --> 01:05:08,574 Giving folks time to fight back. 1338 01:05:08,576 --> 01:05:10,610 You have a compelling story, Lilly. 1339 01:05:10,612 --> 01:05:14,079 But I have to focus my efforts on Alaska's priorities. 1340 01:05:14,081 --> 01:05:15,517 I'm sorry. 1341 01:05:16,049 --> 01:05:17,282 Senator Snowe! 1342 01:05:17,284 --> 01:05:19,017 Sorry, Jocelyn, I've got a meeting. 1343 01:05:19,019 --> 01:05:21,052 Just want you to meet Lilly Ledbetter. 1344 01:05:21,054 --> 01:05:23,155 Nice to meet you, Lilly. 1345 01:05:23,157 --> 01:05:25,323 I know about the bill, it's a good idea, 1346 01:05:25,325 --> 01:05:27,159 and I'm always advocating for women, 1347 01:05:27,161 --> 01:05:28,661 but there's a right time for everything, 1348 01:05:28,663 --> 01:05:32,299 and, unfortunately, this just isn't it for me. 1349 01:05:37,070 --> 01:05:38,372 [Lilly] C'mon. 1350 01:05:44,011 --> 01:05:45,711 Excuse me, Congressman. 1351 01:05:45,713 --> 01:05:48,480 I'm Lilly Ledbetter from Alabama. 1352 01:05:48,482 --> 01:05:50,083 [McGintry] Yes. 1353 01:05:50,350 --> 01:05:51,551 [chuckling] Welcome, please. 1354 01:05:51,553 --> 01:05:53,218 Have a seat! 1355 01:05:53,220 --> 01:05:54,720 Thank you. 1356 01:05:54,722 --> 01:05:57,222 I-- I wanna talk to you about something. 1357 01:05:57,224 --> 01:05:59,661 [McGintry] You know, I'm sorry to say... 1358 01:06:01,061 --> 01:06:03,731 but you're being manipulated. 1359 01:06:04,298 --> 01:06:06,666 Well, that's hardly a way to start a conversation. 1360 01:06:06,668 --> 01:06:09,470 -[chuckles] -[McGintry] They're using you! 1361 01:06:10,304 --> 01:06:12,538 This Liberal lobby, they'll do anything, 1362 01:06:12,540 --> 01:06:14,640 ruin anyone's life to make a point. 1363 01:06:14,642 --> 01:06:18,376 Employment equity affects everybody no matter what party. 1364 01:06:18,378 --> 01:06:21,014 Your husband has cancer. 1365 01:06:21,315 --> 01:06:23,248 And yet, here you are, in another city, 1366 01:06:23,250 --> 01:06:25,250 when you could be at home... 1367 01:06:25,252 --> 01:06:27,319 praying with him. 1368 01:06:27,321 --> 01:06:30,222 I mean, what's more important than being the healing force 1369 01:06:30,224 --> 01:06:32,525 that only a wife could be during such a trying time? 1370 01:06:32,527 --> 01:06:35,494 What about your vows? 1371 01:06:35,496 --> 01:06:38,533 "In sickness and in health?" 1372 01:06:41,603 --> 01:06:44,436 Yeah, they pump you up... [sighs] 1373 01:06:44,438 --> 01:06:46,772 make you feel important. 1374 01:06:46,774 --> 01:06:50,141 But you're not one of them, and you never will be. 1375 01:06:50,143 --> 01:06:52,712 You're a country girl who grew up swimming in Doc Brewster's 1376 01:06:52,714 --> 01:06:55,315 pond! [chuckles] 1377 01:07:00,354 --> 01:07:02,087 That's right. 1378 01:07:02,089 --> 01:07:04,322 So I know how to burn off a leech. 1379 01:07:04,324 --> 01:07:09,329 [soft ominous music] 1380 01:07:42,664 --> 01:07:44,162 [sighs] 1381 01:07:44,164 --> 01:07:49,169 ♪♪♪ 1382 01:08:09,122 --> 01:08:11,356 [gavel bangs] 1383 01:08:11,358 --> 01:08:13,425 [Miller] This hearing will address proposed legislation 1384 01:08:13,427 --> 01:08:16,696 regarding the upcoming vote on pay discrimination. 1385 01:08:16,698 --> 01:08:19,264 I now recognize Mr. Mullen for five minutes. 1386 01:08:19,266 --> 01:08:22,267 Thank you, Mister Chairman and members of the committee for 1387 01:08:22,269 --> 01:08:24,704 giving me the opportunity to testify. 1388 01:08:24,706 --> 01:08:28,139 My name is Neil Mullen, and I am here to testify on behalf 1389 01:08:28,141 --> 01:08:31,242 of the Chamber of Commerce about proposed legislation to 1390 01:08:31,244 --> 01:08:34,513 reverse the Supreme Court decision in Ledbetter v. 1391 01:08:34,515 --> 01:08:36,515 Goodyear Tire and Rubber. 1392 01:08:36,517 --> 01:08:39,652 Now, the rule emanating from this decision is simple: 1393 01:08:39,654 --> 01:08:42,387 any employee that believes that he or she has been 1394 01:08:42,389 --> 01:08:44,624 treated discriminatorily by an employer, 1395 01:08:44,626 --> 01:08:46,826 that matter should be raised internally, 1396 01:08:46,828 --> 01:08:48,561 and promptly. 1397 01:08:48,563 --> 01:08:52,197 For the good part of 19 years with the company, 1398 01:08:52,199 --> 01:08:54,199 Mrs. Ledbetter knew about her lower salary-- 1399 01:08:54,201 --> 01:08:55,333 That's a lie. 1400 01:08:55,335 --> 01:08:57,435 -[murmuring] -[gavel bangs] 1401 01:08:57,437 --> 01:08:59,505 Mrs. Ledbetter, you'll have your chance to speak. 1402 01:08:59,507 --> 01:09:01,306 You knew you were being paid less than your male 1403 01:09:01,308 --> 01:09:05,143 counterparts years before initiating your claim! 1404 01:09:05,145 --> 01:09:07,479 You waited to retire before suing. 1405 01:09:07,481 --> 01:09:09,782 Mr. Mullen, do you really believe I chose to work 20 1406 01:09:09,784 --> 01:09:11,917 years knowing I was being cheated and discriminated 1407 01:09:11,919 --> 01:09:14,152 against, just so I could wait to sue? 1408 01:09:14,154 --> 01:09:16,555 Does that make any sense in this world, sir?! 1409 01:09:16,557 --> 01:09:17,723 [murmuring] 1410 01:09:17,725 --> 01:09:20,728 -[judge] Order! -[gavel bangs] 1411 01:09:30,470 --> 01:09:32,372 [groans] 1412 01:09:35,877 --> 01:09:37,576 No more. 1413 01:09:37,578 --> 01:09:38,880 No. 1414 01:09:45,920 --> 01:09:48,621 I want you to know I'm not going back to Washington. 1415 01:09:48,623 --> 01:09:49,789 It's just too much. 1416 01:09:49,791 --> 01:09:51,289 That's bullshit. 1417 01:09:51,291 --> 01:09:52,825 [knocking] 1418 01:09:52,827 --> 01:09:54,192 Hey! 1419 01:09:54,194 --> 01:09:56,729 -Hey. -[doctor] How're you feeling? 1420 01:09:56,731 --> 01:09:58,698 [Charles] Oh, fine, just... 1421 01:09:58,700 --> 01:09:59,799 a little numb. 1422 01:09:59,801 --> 01:10:02,735 [doctor] I'm afraid I don't have the best news. 1423 01:10:02,737 --> 01:10:05,203 We found evidence of metastasis. 1424 01:10:05,205 --> 01:10:08,509 Surgery is no longer an option. 1425 01:10:13,681 --> 01:10:15,915 What am I lookin' at, Doc? 1426 01:10:15,917 --> 01:10:18,519 You know, time-wise? 1427 01:10:19,486 --> 01:10:20,820 [doctor] It's hard to say. 1428 01:10:20,822 --> 01:10:22,790 Maybe a year. 1429 01:10:23,223 --> 01:10:25,258 Could be longer. 1430 01:10:25,927 --> 01:10:28,794 Try to enjoy your time together. 1431 01:10:28,796 --> 01:10:32,765 [soft somber music] 1432 01:10:32,767 --> 01:10:35,266 -We'll talk next week, okay? -Sure. 1433 01:10:35,268 --> 01:10:36,936 Thank you. 1434 01:10:36,938 --> 01:10:40,573 ♪♪♪ 1435 01:10:40,575 --> 01:10:42,641 [door shuts] 1436 01:10:42,643 --> 01:10:47,648 ♪♪♪ 1437 01:10:48,381 --> 01:10:49,984 [whispering] Hey. 1438 01:10:50,417 --> 01:10:51,751 Hey. 1439 01:10:51,753 --> 01:10:53,453 C'mere. 1440 01:10:55,923 --> 01:10:57,590 C'mon. 1441 01:10:57,592 --> 01:11:03,030 ♪♪♪ 1442 01:11:06,299 --> 01:11:09,003 [sighs] Now, listen to me. 1443 01:11:10,872 --> 01:11:15,508 You are not gonna stop doing what you're doing. 1444 01:11:15,510 --> 01:11:17,576 You're going to Washington tomorrow, 1445 01:11:17,578 --> 01:11:19,477 and you're gonna raise all kinds of hell. 1446 01:11:19,479 --> 01:11:20,780 [Lilly chuckles] 1447 01:11:20,782 --> 01:11:23,918 -You'll get those votes. -[Lilly chuckles] 1448 01:11:28,689 --> 01:11:30,758 I'm proud of you, babe. 1449 01:11:31,692 --> 01:11:34,028 You understand me? 1450 01:11:34,896 --> 01:11:37,865 I am so damn proud. 1451 01:11:40,668 --> 01:11:42,300 [suspenseful music] 1452 01:11:42,302 --> 01:11:44,670 [Kennedy VO] Here, in the United States Senate, 1453 01:11:44,672 --> 01:11:47,472 our Republican friends wanna say, 1454 01:11:47,474 --> 01:11:49,374 "Oh, no... 1455 01:11:49,376 --> 01:11:51,779 we're going to permit... 1456 01:11:52,013 --> 01:11:54,947 discrimination against women... 1457 01:11:54,949 --> 01:11:59,051 because they didn't have adequate notice... 1458 01:11:59,053 --> 01:12:01,954 that the discrimination was taking place?! 1459 01:12:01,956 --> 01:12:05,390 Because the employer didn't give 'em that notice when they 1460 01:12:05,392 --> 01:12:06,792 gave them a paycheck... 1461 01:12:06,794 --> 01:12:09,562 that was unequal to their male counterparts! 1462 01:12:09,564 --> 01:12:13,732 The CBS poll on women say the number-one issue that they 1463 01:12:13,734 --> 01:12:17,435 face is equal pay for equal or comparable work! 1464 01:12:17,437 --> 01:12:20,105 If, in fact, this is not a problem, 1465 01:12:20,107 --> 01:12:23,843 why does every woman in every poll make this a number-one 1466 01:12:23,845 --> 01:12:25,010 issue?! 1467 01:12:25,012 --> 01:12:28,446 I ask that we make it a number-one issue in the Senate! 1468 01:12:28,448 --> 01:12:30,649 If you work hard and do a good job, 1469 01:12:30,651 --> 01:12:33,484 you should be rewarded no matter what you look like, 1470 01:12:33,486 --> 01:12:36,354 where you come from, or what gender you are. 1471 01:12:36,356 --> 01:12:37,823 That's what this bill is about, 1472 01:12:37,825 --> 01:12:38,924 that's why I'm supporting this bill, 1473 01:12:38,926 --> 01:12:42,027 and that's why I urge my colleagues to do the same. 1474 01:12:42,029 --> 01:12:45,363 I'm hoping that this chamber with stand up for fundamental 1475 01:12:45,365 --> 01:12:47,633 fairness for women in the workplace. 1476 01:12:47,635 --> 01:12:50,569 I'm hoping you will stand up and vote... 1477 01:12:50,571 --> 01:12:53,906 to make it clear that women who get up every single day 1478 01:12:53,908 --> 01:12:57,743 and go to work deserve to be paid equally to their male 1479 01:12:57,745 --> 01:12:58,811 counterparts. 1480 01:12:58,813 --> 01:13:00,746 That's all Lilly Ledbetter wanted, 1481 01:13:00,748 --> 01:13:03,481 and that is what we should deliver today. 1482 01:13:03,483 --> 01:13:05,786 Mr. Moran of Virginia... 1483 01:13:07,922 --> 01:13:10,723 Mr. Moran of Virginia votes aye. 1484 01:13:10,725 --> 01:13:11,757 Mr. Boucher... 1485 01:13:11,759 --> 01:13:13,025 [DeLauro] I've got an assistant on the floor. 1486 01:13:13,027 --> 01:13:16,729 -We'll know any minute. -Mr. Boucher votes aye. 1487 01:13:16,731 --> 01:13:18,931 Mr. Larsen of Washington. 1488 01:13:18,933 --> 01:13:22,069 -[phone rings] -[DeLauro] Oh, there she is! 1489 01:13:24,705 --> 01:13:26,138 Okay, we just need one more vote. 1490 01:13:26,140 --> 01:13:28,707 [Murkoswki] Ms. Harman votes aye. 1491 01:13:28,709 --> 01:13:30,142 -225! -[cheering] 1492 01:13:30,144 --> 01:13:31,510 -Yes! -[DeLauro] We got it! 1493 01:13:31,512 --> 01:13:32,578 Congratulations! 1494 01:13:32,580 --> 01:13:33,846 [sighs] 1495 01:13:33,848 --> 01:13:36,148 You made a big impression, Lilly. 1496 01:13:36,150 --> 01:13:38,117 -[chuckles] -The bill is passed! 1497 01:13:38,119 --> 01:13:41,053 Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the 1498 01:13:41,055 --> 01:13:43,454 -table! -[phone buzzing] 1499 01:13:43,456 --> 01:13:44,790 -[beep] -Yeah? 1500 01:13:44,792 --> 01:13:45,724 Thank you. 1501 01:13:45,726 --> 01:13:48,160 [DeLauro, chuckling] Well, thank you. 1502 01:13:48,162 --> 01:13:49,828 You should be very proud. Nice job. 1503 01:13:49,830 --> 01:13:51,498 Oh, boy... 1504 01:13:51,832 --> 01:13:53,968 Okay, thanks. 1505 01:13:56,170 --> 01:13:58,070 Bush is threatening to veto. 1506 01:13:58,072 --> 01:14:01,573 The Republican senators we need won't vote against Bush 1507 01:14:01,575 --> 01:14:02,808 if he vetos the bill. 1508 01:14:02,810 --> 01:14:05,144 So after all that... 1509 01:14:05,146 --> 01:14:07,782 we're back to square one. 1510 01:14:09,016 --> 01:14:11,116 [woman on TV] Today, the Fair Pay Act was filibustered by 1511 01:14:11,118 --> 01:14:13,886 Republicans in the Senate in response to President Bush's 1512 01:14:13,888 --> 01:14:15,654 threat to veto. 1513 01:14:15,656 --> 01:14:17,488 Although the bill had passed in the House, 1514 01:14:17,490 --> 01:14:20,993 Republicans have killed it, putting the future at risk-- 1515 01:14:20,995 --> 01:14:26,000 [soft somber music] 1516 01:14:42,616 --> 01:14:45,184 The calcium carbonate in the egg shell is the same as the 1517 01:14:45,186 --> 01:14:47,853 calcium carbonate in some outdoor statues. 1518 01:14:47,855 --> 01:14:49,755 When vinegar reacts with the egg shell, 1519 01:14:49,757 --> 01:14:52,992 it mimics the actions of acid rain on these statues. 1520 01:14:52,994 --> 01:14:54,960 -Well done! -That's great! 1521 01:14:54,962 --> 01:14:56,630 [Charles chuckles] 1522 01:14:57,732 --> 01:15:00,232 -I'm back. -I spoke with Senator Mikulski. 1523 01:15:00,234 --> 01:15:03,002 She said she'll resurrect the bill in the next session if 1524 01:15:03,004 --> 01:15:04,903 -the Democrats keep control! -If. 1525 01:15:04,905 --> 01:15:06,138 I know it's hard to see, Lilly, 1526 01:15:06,140 --> 01:15:09,541 but the momentum's building on both sides of the aisle. 1527 01:15:09,543 --> 01:15:12,177 And Clinton and Obama are each making fair pay a central 1528 01:15:12,179 --> 01:15:13,779 -issue in their campaigns! -[doorbell rings] 1529 01:15:13,781 --> 01:15:15,716 Go get that, will you, son? 1530 01:15:18,619 --> 01:15:19,485 [door opens] 1531 01:15:19,487 --> 01:15:20,988 Hi, I'm here to see Mrs. Ledbetter. 1532 01:15:21,589 --> 01:15:23,791 [Alex] Gram, it's for you! 1533 01:15:24,759 --> 01:15:26,594 Hold on a second. 1534 01:15:27,294 --> 01:15:29,196 Thank you, honey. 1535 01:15:29,897 --> 01:15:32,297 Ruby Lawrence from the Obama campaign in Birmingham. 1536 01:15:32,299 --> 01:15:33,599 [Lilly] Oh! 1537 01:15:33,601 --> 01:15:34,700 -Hey! -Mrs. Ledbetter! 1538 01:15:34,702 --> 01:15:35,868 I'm from Hillary Clinton's campaign. 1539 01:15:35,870 --> 01:15:38,103 -She'd very much like-- -Senator Obama is eager to have 1540 01:15:38,105 --> 01:15:40,572 you join his campaign. 1541 01:15:40,574 --> 01:15:41,407 [Lilly] Uh... 1542 01:15:41,409 --> 01:15:43,208 just a moment, give me a moment. 1543 01:15:43,210 --> 01:15:44,610 -Yes, ma'am! -Yes, ma'am. 1544 01:15:44,612 --> 01:15:47,312 [exciting music] 1545 01:15:47,314 --> 01:15:51,316 [chuckling] Obama and Clinton people are here at my door, 1546 01:15:51,318 --> 01:15:52,818 asking for my help. 1547 01:15:52,820 --> 01:15:54,653 Do I have to choose now? 1548 01:15:54,655 --> 01:15:55,821 No! 1549 01:15:55,823 --> 01:15:57,990 Campaign for both if you like! 1550 01:15:57,992 --> 01:15:59,124 ♪♪♪ 1551 01:15:59,126 --> 01:16:01,560 [Lilly] Because Hillary Clinton knows that these are 1552 01:16:01,562 --> 01:16:04,797 not women's issues, they're family issues, 1553 01:16:04,799 --> 01:16:07,266 and that women's rights are human rights, 1554 01:16:07,268 --> 01:16:10,736 and this fight is for all women everywhere. 1555 01:16:10,738 --> 01:16:11,870 [clapping] 1556 01:16:11,872 --> 01:16:15,107 The equal pay for equal work law has been around for 1557 01:16:15,109 --> 01:16:16,642 40-plus years. 1558 01:16:16,644 --> 01:16:18,243 It's not being enforced. 1559 01:16:18,245 --> 01:16:20,245 And a lot of women are discriminated against 1560 01:16:20,247 --> 01:16:21,680 in the workplace. 1561 01:16:21,682 --> 01:16:24,183 Women are still being fired in American jobs for getting 1562 01:16:24,185 --> 01:16:27,820 pregnant -- something that we thought had ended decades ago. 1563 01:16:27,822 --> 01:16:30,923 Women earn far less than men, are passed over for 1564 01:16:30,925 --> 01:16:33,926 promotions, and harassed at work. 1565 01:16:33,928 --> 01:16:36,328 Barack Obama's gonna do something about that. 1566 01:16:36,330 --> 01:16:37,696 Won't stop acid rain. 1567 01:16:37,698 --> 01:16:39,031 [laughter] 1568 01:16:39,033 --> 01:16:42,367 [Obama VO] And now is the time to keep the promise of equal 1569 01:16:42,369 --> 01:16:46,305 pay for an equal day's work, because I want my daughters to 1570 01:16:46,307 --> 01:16:50,075 have the exact same opportunities as your sons! 1571 01:16:50,077 --> 01:16:52,077 [man VO] With yesterday's victory in the Montana 1572 01:16:52,079 --> 01:16:55,080 primary, Senator Obama will secure the Democratic 1573 01:16:55,082 --> 01:16:56,381 nomination. 1574 01:16:56,383 --> 01:16:59,818 Senator Clinton is expected to formally end her candidacy and 1575 01:16:59,820 --> 01:17:02,721 endorse Obama, making him the party's presumptive nominee... 1576 01:17:02,723 --> 01:17:03,856 I hate leaving you. 1577 01:17:03,858 --> 01:17:05,891 Oh, you'll be back tonight. 1578 01:17:05,893 --> 01:17:09,161 Well, I'd feel better if Vicky weren't out of town. 1579 01:17:09,163 --> 01:17:10,395 Oh, quit fussin'! 1580 01:17:10,397 --> 01:17:13,067 I'll be fine, I'll be fine. 1581 01:17:14,201 --> 01:17:16,337 [groans] 1582 01:17:16,737 --> 01:17:18,637 I wish you could come. 1583 01:17:18,639 --> 01:17:22,643 What, deprive myself of seeing my wife on TV? 1584 01:17:23,344 --> 01:17:26,979 My very own movie star, that's what you are. 1585 01:17:26,981 --> 01:17:30,349 [soft tender music] 1586 01:17:30,351 --> 01:17:32,052 [kiss] 1587 01:17:34,255 --> 01:17:36,922 [groans] 1588 01:17:36,924 --> 01:17:41,929 ♪♪♪ 1589 01:17:43,697 --> 01:17:45,063 [Kohler VO] Your Goodyear plaintiff's gonna be speaking 1590 01:17:45,065 --> 01:17:47,065 at the Democratic Convention. 1591 01:17:47,067 --> 01:17:49,136 You were supposed to wrap that up. 1592 01:17:50,371 --> 01:17:51,970 She is? I-- I tried, but she-- 1593 01:17:51,972 --> 01:17:54,708 You wanted support for your campaign? 1594 01:17:56,310 --> 01:17:58,245 For your office? 1595 01:17:59,947 --> 01:18:01,980 That's earned when you get things done. 1596 01:18:01,982 --> 01:18:04,016 [engine revving] 1597 01:18:04,018 --> 01:18:05,083 Not for trying. 1598 01:18:05,085 --> 01:18:07,853 [smashing] 1599 01:18:07,855 --> 01:18:11,023 [tense ominous music] 1600 01:18:11,025 --> 01:18:13,192 [screeching] 1601 01:18:13,194 --> 01:18:14,459 We're done here. 1602 01:18:14,461 --> 01:18:19,466 ♪♪♪ 1603 01:18:30,945 --> 01:18:32,746 [clears throat] 1604 01:18:41,855 --> 01:18:46,124 [applause] 1605 01:18:46,126 --> 01:18:47,459 [Lilly on TV] Good evening. 1606 01:18:47,461 --> 01:18:50,028 I'm here to talk about America's commitment to 1607 01:18:50,030 --> 01:18:51,396 fairness... 1608 01:18:51,398 --> 01:18:53,265 and equality. 1609 01:18:53,267 --> 01:18:55,834 Equal pay for equal work. 1610 01:18:55,836 --> 01:18:58,003 [crowd, chanting] Equal pay for equal work. 1611 01:18:58,005 --> 01:19:01,106 Equal pay for equal work. 1612 01:19:01,108 --> 01:19:04,243 [all] Equal pay for equal work. 1613 01:19:04,245 --> 01:19:09,250 [crowd chanting continues] 1614 01:19:11,519 --> 01:19:13,785 With all of us working together, 1615 01:19:13,787 --> 01:19:15,887 we can have the change we need, 1616 01:19:15,889 --> 01:19:18,957 and the opportunity we deserve. 1617 01:19:18,959 --> 01:19:22,963 [cheers and applause] 1618 01:19:26,534 --> 01:19:31,539 [kettle whistling] 1619 01:19:36,544 --> 01:19:38,312 Charles?! 1620 01:19:39,813 --> 01:19:44,818 -[soft somber music] [convention playing on TV] 1621 01:19:48,289 --> 01:19:50,322 Oh, God... 1622 01:19:50,324 --> 01:19:52,426 [crying] Oh, God... 1623 01:19:53,260 --> 01:19:55,160 Oh, God... 1624 01:19:55,162 --> 01:20:00,167 [sobs] 1625 01:20:01,902 --> 01:20:05,573 ♪♪♪ 1626 01:20:08,309 --> 01:20:10,576 You have meant so much to him. 1627 01:20:10,578 --> 01:20:12,313 Thank you. 1628 01:20:13,280 --> 01:20:16,216 Thank you so much for making the drive. 1629 01:20:17,284 --> 01:20:18,850 Thank you. 1630 01:20:18,852 --> 01:20:20,854 -Nice to see y'all. -Thank you both. 1631 01:20:38,939 --> 01:20:41,306 Phil? Please don't go. 1632 01:20:41,308 --> 01:20:43,545 I wanna talk to you. 1633 01:20:44,345 --> 01:20:46,980 It's been so long. 1634 01:20:48,082 --> 01:20:50,017 My God... 1635 01:20:51,352 --> 01:20:53,118 Look at you. 1636 01:20:53,120 --> 01:20:55,253 I came to say goodbye to my father. 1637 01:20:55,255 --> 01:20:56,855 [Lilly] He loved you so much. 1638 01:20:56,857 --> 01:20:58,959 He loved you. 1639 01:21:00,060 --> 01:21:01,895 Always. 1640 01:21:06,500 --> 01:21:09,169 I wanted more for us. 1641 01:21:09,870 --> 01:21:14,306 Figured a nice house and a couple of cars would make me 1642 01:21:14,308 --> 01:21:16,576 count for something. 1643 01:21:16,578 --> 01:21:19,545 I wanted to prove I was more than that scrawny kid, 1644 01:21:19,547 --> 01:21:23,083 more than that nothin' Edna said I'd be. 1645 01:21:24,652 --> 01:21:27,986 But that job ate me up. 1646 01:21:27,988 --> 01:21:32,991 It trapped me in anger and frustration, 1647 01:21:32,993 --> 01:21:35,394 and I guess I thought... 1648 01:21:35,396 --> 01:21:40,132 being the first one in and the last one out of the factory 1649 01:21:40,134 --> 01:21:42,434 would prove that I was the best. 1650 01:21:42,436 --> 01:21:47,307 No matter what I did, it didn't matter. 1651 01:21:49,376 --> 01:21:52,010 I didn't know any of that, 1652 01:21:52,012 --> 01:21:54,948 what you were going through all that time. 1653 01:21:56,250 --> 01:21:58,919 You were so hard on me. 1654 01:22:04,425 --> 01:22:06,293 I know. 1655 01:22:08,630 --> 01:22:11,932 But you're my beautiful boy, Phil. 1656 01:22:14,401 --> 01:22:17,335 Can we start fresh? 1657 01:22:17,337 --> 01:22:19,339 Will you? 1658 01:22:21,609 --> 01:22:27,147 [soft heartwarming music] 1659 01:22:30,217 --> 01:22:31,684 [Phil] C'mere, Grace. 1660 01:22:31,686 --> 01:22:36,691 ♪♪♪ 1661 01:22:40,427 --> 01:22:42,496 [softly] Hey, Gracie. 1662 01:22:43,063 --> 01:22:44,465 Hey... 1663 01:22:45,032 --> 01:22:47,301 This is your grandma. 1664 01:22:47,569 --> 01:22:49,369 Grace... 1665 01:22:53,340 --> 01:22:54,975 Grace. 1666 01:22:55,610 --> 01:22:57,409 Hello. 1667 01:22:57,411 --> 01:22:59,311 [Grace] Hello. 1668 01:22:59,313 --> 01:23:05,319 ♪♪♪ 1669 01:23:08,388 --> 01:23:10,355 [Justice Roberts] And will, to the best of my ability... 1670 01:23:10,357 --> 01:23:11,757 And will, to the best of my ability... 1671 01:23:11,759 --> 01:23:13,091 [Justice Roberts] Preserve, protect, 1672 01:23:13,093 --> 01:23:16,061 and defend the Constitution of the United States. 1673 01:23:16,063 --> 01:23:17,195 Preserve, protect, 1674 01:23:17,197 --> 01:23:19,097 and defend the Constitution of the United States. 1675 01:23:19,099 --> 01:23:20,065 -[Justice Roberts] So help you God. 1676 01:23:20,067 --> 01:23:20,967 -So help me God. 1677 01:23:20,969 --> 01:23:22,501 - Congratulations, Mister President. 1678 01:23:22,503 --> 01:23:26,273 -[cheers and applause] -All the best wishes. 1679 01:23:33,146 --> 01:23:34,179 [Vicky] Mama! 1680 01:23:34,181 --> 01:23:36,147 Someone's here to see you! 1681 01:23:36,149 --> 01:23:38,016 [chuckles] 1682 01:23:38,018 --> 01:23:40,620 [Lilly] What are you doing here? 1683 01:23:40,622 --> 01:23:43,154 It's so good to see you! 1684 01:23:43,156 --> 01:23:44,724 [Jocelyn] Aw, Lilly... 1685 01:23:44,726 --> 01:23:47,327 Wonderful to see you. 1686 01:23:48,495 --> 01:23:51,599 C'mon, sit down! C'mon. 1687 01:23:54,669 --> 01:23:57,269 [Jocelyn] Lilly, you have go to come and visit! 1688 01:23:57,271 --> 01:23:59,705 Washington is a whole new place since the election! 1689 01:23:59,707 --> 01:24:01,306 I can feel it from here. 1690 01:24:01,308 --> 01:24:03,509 [Jocelyn] I had a meeting over in Birmingham, 1691 01:24:03,511 --> 01:24:06,346 so I thought I'd bring this over myself. 1692 01:24:13,287 --> 01:24:14,419 Oh! 1693 01:24:14,421 --> 01:24:15,788 Mama! 1694 01:24:15,790 --> 01:24:18,058 You look so beautiful! 1695 01:24:18,526 --> 01:24:21,092 He told me he was nervous to dance with me. 1696 01:24:21,094 --> 01:24:24,830 Heard I'd meddled in waltz and foxtrot. 1697 01:24:24,832 --> 01:24:26,298 He's a good dancer. 1698 01:24:26,300 --> 01:24:28,670 Nice, open carriage. 1699 01:24:31,171 --> 01:24:33,204 But when he told me... 1700 01:24:33,206 --> 01:24:35,843 he was naming the bill after me... 1701 01:24:38,478 --> 01:24:40,245 [chokes back tears] 1702 01:24:40,247 --> 01:24:42,515 We've got the votes in the House this time, 1703 01:24:42,517 --> 01:24:44,750 but the Senate's another story, 1704 01:24:44,752 --> 01:24:47,620 especially if the business lobby scores the vote. 1705 01:24:47,622 --> 01:24:48,621 What's that mean? 1706 01:24:48,623 --> 01:24:49,855 It's like a report card. 1707 01:24:49,857 --> 01:24:52,257 The folks who finance the candidates use it to keep the 1708 01:24:52,259 --> 01:24:53,358 legislators in line. 1709 01:24:53,360 --> 01:24:55,695 You get a bad grade, you don't get funding for your 1710 01:24:55,697 --> 01:24:57,128 reelection. 1711 01:24:57,130 --> 01:24:58,463 That's disgusting! 1712 01:24:58,465 --> 01:25:01,333 If they do, that's it, we're done. 1713 01:25:01,335 --> 01:25:03,368 There won't be any Fair Pay Act. 1714 01:25:03,370 --> 01:25:06,239 So, you're asking me to come back? 1715 01:25:08,308 --> 01:25:10,776 Meeting in Birmingham, my ass! 1716 01:25:10,778 --> 01:25:15,583 [laughter] 1717 01:25:22,590 --> 01:25:24,189 Mrs. Ledbetter, I have a meeting. 1718 01:25:24,191 --> 01:25:27,425 -It-- it'll just be a minute. -I'm listening. 1719 01:25:27,427 --> 01:25:30,428 I understand everything you do is to bolster the American 1720 01:25:30,430 --> 01:25:33,131 economy, and-- and I respect that. 1721 01:25:33,133 --> 01:25:35,500 But women aren't the enemy of the economy, 1722 01:25:35,502 --> 01:25:37,268 we're the backbone! 1723 01:25:37,270 --> 01:25:38,370 I've seen your stump speech. 1724 01:25:38,372 --> 01:25:39,872 And I've seen the polling. 1725 01:25:39,874 --> 01:25:41,206 Don't score the vote. 1726 01:25:41,208 --> 01:25:43,308 You'll be making a strategic error. 1727 01:25:43,310 --> 01:25:48,315 All women want equality, not just women from one party! 1728 01:25:48,482 --> 01:25:52,752 You can't afford to lose 51 percent of your voters. 1729 01:25:52,754 --> 01:25:54,053 I'm not so sure those numbers-- 1730 01:25:54,055 --> 01:25:58,323 There are Republican senators who want to support this bill. 1731 01:25:58,325 --> 01:26:01,863 Do you want their seats to be collateral damage? 1732 01:26:03,430 --> 01:26:05,833 Think about the future. 1733 01:26:07,669 --> 01:26:10,571 Thank you for your time. 1734 01:26:13,473 --> 01:26:18,880 [upbeat pop music] 1735 01:26:21,949 --> 01:26:26,284 On this vote, the yeas are 61, the nays are 36. 1736 01:26:26,286 --> 01:26:28,654 Under the previous order, three fifths of the senators 1737 01:26:28,656 --> 01:26:31,957 duly chosen and sworn having voted in the affirmative, 1738 01:26:31,959 --> 01:26:33,793 -the bill is passed. -[cheers and applause] 1739 01:26:33,795 --> 01:26:36,729 [woman] Today is a great day in the United States Senate. 1740 01:26:36,731 --> 01:26:39,732 ♪ Where did you lose the girl with no fear? ♪ 1741 01:26:39,734 --> 01:26:41,534 ♪ Oh, she never left ♪ 1742 01:26:41,536 --> 01:26:44,369 ♪ Take a good look, she's right in the mirror ♪ 1743 01:26:44,371 --> 01:26:46,304 ♪ Don't let yourself forget ♪ 1744 01:26:46,306 --> 01:26:48,708 ♪ Remember the fire ♪ 1745 01:26:48,710 --> 01:26:51,209 ♪ Remember her face ♪ 1746 01:26:51,211 --> 01:26:53,579 ♪ She felt the storm and danced out ♪ 1747 01:26:53,581 --> 01:26:55,848 ♪ In the pouring rain ♪ 1748 01:26:55,850 --> 01:26:58,450 ♪ Remember her laughing ♪ 1749 01:26:58,452 --> 01:27:00,619 ♪ Through all the pain ♪ 1750 01:27:00,621 --> 01:27:03,756 ♪ Remember the girl that didn't let anything ♪ 1751 01:27:03,758 --> 01:27:05,524 ♪ Get in her way ♪ 1752 01:27:05,526 --> 01:27:07,760 ♪ Remember her name... ♪ 1753 01:27:07,762 --> 01:27:09,394 Would you like a refill? 1754 01:27:09,396 --> 01:27:10,428 Oh, no, thank you. 1755 01:27:10,430 --> 01:27:12,432 -Just a check, please. -Sure. 1756 01:27:14,267 --> 01:27:17,803 Anyone who meets Lilly can't help but be impressed by her 1757 01:27:17,805 --> 01:27:20,806 commitment, her dedication, her focus. 1758 01:27:20,808 --> 01:27:23,642 She knew unfairness when she saw it, 1759 01:27:23,644 --> 01:27:26,344 and was willing to do something about it, 1760 01:27:26,346 --> 01:27:28,616 because it was the right thing to do. 1761 01:27:29,517 --> 01:27:32,618 ♪ Remember the girl that didn't let anything ♪ 1762 01:27:32,620 --> 01:27:34,385 ♪ Get in her way ♪ 1763 01:27:34,387 --> 01:27:36,791 ♪ Remember her name ♪ 1764 01:27:38,960 --> 01:27:41,594 ♪ Remember her name ♪ 1765 01:27:41,596 --> 01:27:42,930 ♪ Oh ♪ 1766 01:27:47,434 --> 01:27:49,637 [Michelle VO] And it is my honor... 1767 01:27:50,571 --> 01:27:53,506 to introduce this extraordinary woman, 1768 01:27:53,508 --> 01:27:56,909 whose hard work has brought us here today for this very 1769 01:27:56,911 --> 01:28:00,478 special occasion, and who has been an inspiration to women 1770 01:28:00,480 --> 01:28:03,749 and men all across this country. 1771 01:28:03,751 --> 01:28:05,483 ♪♪♪ 1772 01:28:05,485 --> 01:28:06,886 Breakfast is on us, ma'am. 1773 01:28:06,888 --> 01:28:07,820 Thank you. 1774 01:28:07,822 --> 01:28:10,488 Ladies and gentlemen, Lilly Ledbetter. 1775 01:28:10,490 --> 01:28:12,725 [cheers and applause] 1776 01:28:12,727 --> 01:28:15,293 ♪ Remember her laughing ♪ 1777 01:28:15,295 --> 01:28:17,530 ♪ Through all the pain ♪ 1778 01:28:17,532 --> 01:28:20,666 ♪ Remember the girl that didn't let anything ♪ 1779 01:28:20,668 --> 01:28:22,400 ♪ Get in her way ♪ 1780 01:28:22,402 --> 01:28:24,770 ♪ Remember her name ♪ 1781 01:28:24,772 --> 01:28:26,406 ♪ Oh ♪ 1782 01:28:27,008 --> 01:28:30,075 ♪ Where did you lose the girl with no fear? ♪ 1783 01:28:30,077 --> 01:28:32,011 ♪ Oh, she never left ♪ 1784 01:28:32,013 --> 01:28:34,780 ♪ Take a good look, she's right in the mirror ♪ 1785 01:28:34,782 --> 01:28:39,787 ♪ Don't let yourself forget ♪ 1786 01:28:41,622 --> 01:28:43,923 ♪ Remember her laughing ♪ 1787 01:28:43,925 --> 01:28:46,391 ♪ Through all the pain ♪ 1788 01:28:46,393 --> 01:28:49,460 ♪ Remember the girl that didn't let anything ♪ 1789 01:28:49,462 --> 01:28:51,096 ♪ Get in her way ♪ 1790 01:28:51,098 --> 01:28:53,901 ♪ Remember her name ♪ 1791 01:28:55,903 --> 01:28:59,941 ♪ Remember her name ♪ 1792 01:29:00,708 --> 01:29:03,644 ♪ Remember her name ♪ 1793 01:29:05,613 --> 01:29:08,348 ♪ Remember her name ♪ 1794 01:29:13,788 --> 01:29:18,793 [tender folk music] 1795 01:29:19,894 --> 01:29:22,895 ♪ I'm not a pawn in someone's game ♪ 1796 01:29:22,897 --> 01:29:25,764 ♪ I'm the keeper of the score ♪ 1797 01:29:25,766 --> 01:29:28,601 ♪ I see 'em changing up the rules ♪ 1798 01:29:28,603 --> 01:29:31,070 ♪ So they're ending up with more ♪ 1799 01:29:31,072 --> 01:29:33,471 ♪ And I'm not ♪ 1800 01:29:33,473 --> 01:29:36,441 ♪ Gonna take it ♪ 1801 01:29:36,443 --> 01:29:38,546 ♪ Anymore ♪ 1802 01:29:43,017 --> 01:29:46,051 ♪ I'm not afraid to fight ♪ 1803 01:29:46,053 --> 01:29:48,921 ♪ I'm not afraid to fail ♪ 1804 01:29:48,923 --> 01:29:51,724 ♪ In my heart, I know what's right ♪ 1805 01:29:51,726 --> 01:29:54,560 ♪ So I'll be the first to tell 'em ♪ 1806 01:29:54,562 --> 01:29:56,595 ♪ I'm not ♪ 1807 01:29:56,597 --> 01:29:59,464 ♪ Gonna take it ♪ 1808 01:29:59,466 --> 01:30:01,602 ♪ Anymore ♪ 1809 01:30:02,169 --> 01:30:06,404 ♪ Mm, you cannot hold me down 'cause ♪ 1810 01:30:06,406 --> 01:30:09,141 ♪ There is a fire ♪ 1811 01:30:09,143 --> 01:30:12,011 ♪ Burning inside me ♪ 1812 01:30:12,013 --> 01:30:14,947 ♪ It might be a battle but I ♪ 1813 01:30:14,949 --> 01:30:17,750 ♪ Dare them to try me ♪ 1814 01:30:17,752 --> 01:30:20,686 ♪ I kicked down that door ♪ 1815 01:30:20,688 --> 01:30:23,622 ♪ 'Cause I know there's more ♪ 1816 01:30:23,624 --> 01:30:26,625 ♪ And I'm not the only one ♪ 1817 01:30:26,627 --> 01:30:29,528 ♪ Who will not take it anymore ♪ 1818 01:30:29,530 --> 01:30:32,463 ♪ Who will not take it? ♪ 1819 01:30:32,465 --> 01:30:35,134 ♪ Who will not take it anymore? ♪ 1820 01:30:35,136 --> 01:30:38,103 ♪ I will not take it ♪ 1821 01:30:38,105 --> 01:30:41,040 ♪ I will not take it anymore ♪ 1822 01:30:41,042 --> 01:30:43,976 ♪ We will not take it ♪ 1823 01:30:43,978 --> 01:30:47,715 ♪ We will not take it anymore ♪ 1824 01:30:52,653 --> 01:30:55,621 ♪ Stand up and hold your ground ♪ 1825 01:30:55,623 --> 01:30:58,489 ♪ Even when your feet are tired ♪ 1826 01:30:58,491 --> 01:31:01,492 ♪ Pretty soon, they'll hear the sound ♪ 1827 01:31:01,494 --> 01:31:04,229 ♪ There's power in a choir ♪ 1828 01:31:04,231 --> 01:31:07,066 ♪ There is a fire ♪ 1829 01:31:07,068 --> 01:31:09,969 ♪ Burning inside you ♪ 1830 01:31:09,971 --> 01:31:12,905 ♪ Might be a battle but ♪ 1831 01:31:12,907 --> 01:31:15,808 ♪ You've got to try to ♪ 1832 01:31:15,810 --> 01:31:18,744 ♪ Kick down that door ♪ 1833 01:31:18,746 --> 01:31:21,647 ♪ You know there's more ♪ 1834 01:31:21,649 --> 01:31:24,550 ♪ You're not the only one ♪ 1835 01:31:24,552 --> 01:31:27,219 ♪ Who will not take it anymore ♪ 1836 01:31:27,221 --> 01:31:30,488 ♪ Who will not take it? ♪ 1837 01:31:30,490 --> 01:31:33,058 ♪ Who will not take it anymore? ♪ 1838 01:31:33,060 --> 01:31:35,961 ♪ You will not take it ♪ 1839 01:31:35,963 --> 01:31:38,964 ♪ You will not take it anymore ♪ 1840 01:31:38,966 --> 01:31:41,834 ♪ Who will not take it? ♪ 1841 01:31:41,836 --> 01:31:47,541 ♪ We will not take it anymore ♪ 1842 01:31:50,544 --> 01:31:53,545 ♪ I will not settle for anything less ♪ 1843 01:31:53,547 --> 01:31:55,750 ♪ Than I deserve ♪ 1844 01:31:56,283 --> 01:31:58,617 ♪ You will not silence us ♪ 1845 01:31:58,619 --> 01:32:03,624 ♪ Our voices will be heard ♪ 1846 01:32:03,791 --> 01:32:06,558 ♪ I will be heard ♪ 1847 01:32:06,560 --> 01:32:09,294 ♪ You will be heard ♪ 1848 01:32:09,296 --> 01:32:13,732 ♪ We will be heard ♪ 1849 01:32:13,734 --> 01:32:16,668 ♪ There is a fire ♪ 1850 01:32:16,670 --> 01:32:19,304 ♪ Burning inside us ♪ 1851 01:32:19,306 --> 01:32:22,307 ♪ It might be a battle but ♪ 1852 01:32:22,309 --> 01:32:25,110 ♪ Tell them to try us ♪ 1853 01:32:25,112 --> 01:32:28,080 ♪ Kick down that door ♪ 1854 01:32:28,082 --> 01:32:31,050 ♪ We know there's more ♪ 1855 01:32:31,052 --> 01:32:33,952 ♪ We're not the only ones ♪ 1856 01:32:33,954 --> 01:32:36,822 ♪ Who will not take it anymore ♪ 1857 01:32:36,824 --> 01:32:39,758 ♪ Who will not take it? ♪ 1858 01:32:39,760 --> 01:32:42,694 ♪ Who will not take it anymore? ♪ 1859 01:32:42,696 --> 01:32:45,597 ♪ I will not take it ♪ 1860 01:32:45,599 --> 01:32:48,267 ♪ I will not take it anymore ♪ 1861 01:32:48,269 --> 01:32:51,236 ♪ You will not take it ♪ 1862 01:32:51,238 --> 01:32:54,139 ♪ You will not take it anymore ♪ 1863 01:32:54,141 --> 01:32:57,076 ♪ We will not take it ♪ 1864 01:32:57,078 --> 01:33:00,045 ♪ We will not take it anymore ♪ 1865 01:33:00,047 --> 01:33:02,881 ♪ We will not take it ♪ 1866 01:33:02,883 --> 01:33:05,884 ♪ We will not take it anymore ♪ 1867 01:33:05,886 --> 01:33:08,787 ♪ We will not take it ♪ 1868 01:33:08,789 --> 01:33:11,723 ♪ We will not take it anymore ♪ 1869 01:33:11,725 --> 01:33:14,660 ♪ We will not take it ♪ 1870 01:33:14,662 --> 01:33:17,362 ♪ We will not take it anymore ♪ 1871 01:33:17,364 --> 01:33:20,265 ♪ We will not take it ♪ 1872 01:33:20,267 --> 01:33:24,939 ♪ We will not take it anymore ♪ 130114

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