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RAISE HELL is the story of Molly Ivins, the outspoken political columnist and Texas maverick who spoke truth to power and gave voice to those that had none. Molly used humor like Mark Twain --- to skewer the powerful, protect the helpless, and to shine a light on bad government. Six-foot tall with flaming red hair, Molly was a fearless reporter who stopped at nothing, not even death threats, to speak truth.
At the height of her popularity, 400 newspapers carried her column. Her blistering way with words was feared by the political elite on all sides of the aisle, but her refreshing critique and big heart garnered a die-hard following from around the country. From her lonely perch in the heart of the deep red South, Molly warned the country about George W Bush’s temperament and non-existent political record. It was she who dubbed him “Shrub: the little Bush”.
Though Ivins died from cancer in 2007, filmmaker Janice Engel crafts a highly entertaining film that radiantly brings Ivins’ wit and political wisdom back to life. Her messaging and brand of commentary strikes a particular chord in today’s hostile political climate. With her death, the nation lost a freedom fighter that charged us to continue to Raise Hell.
Original Release
08/30/2019
US Release
08/30/2019
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Molly Ivins | Self |
Forrest Wilder | Self |
Dave McNeely | Self |
Lou Dubose | Self |
Andy Ivins | Self |
Sara Ivins Maley | Self |
Marty Maley | Self |
Sara Speights | Self |
Muffie Moroney | Self |
Marcia Wigby Carter | Self |
Directors
Writers
Janice Engel, Monique Zavistovski
Cast
Name | Character |
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Molly Ivins | Self |
Forrest Wilder | Self |
Dave McNeely | Self |
Lou Dubose | Self |
Andy Ivins | Self |
Sara Ivins Maley | Self |
Marty Maley | Self |
Sara Speights | Self |
Muffie Moroney | Self |
Marcia Wigby Carter | Self |
Marg Elliston | Self |
Kaye Northcott | Self |
Dan Rather | Self |
Carlton Carl | Self |
Jim Hightower | Self |
Anne Siefert | Self |
Terry O'Rourke | Self |
Marilyn Hoegemeyer | Self |
Ronnie Dugger | Self |
Cecile Richards | Self |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Leslie Berriman | Executive Producer |
Katy Drake Bettner | Executive Producer |
Lisa Kaufman | Executive Producer |
Mark Kaufman | Executive Producer |
Nion McEvoy | Executive Producer |
Janice Engel | Producer |
James Egan | Producer |
Rhonda Eiffe | Producer |
Amber Howell | Producer |
Jeryl Jagoda | Producer |
Nancy Stephens | Producer |
Carlisle Vandervoort | Producer |