Clinton School grad Jack Lofton is co-directing a new documentary film about former Texas Gov. Anne Richards.
The independent film website indiewire.com recently published an article about the film, which is titled “Backwards and in High Heels.”
The article discusses the film and the efforts of Lofton and co-director Keith Patterson. The filmmakers say they admire Richards and hope the film will make a statement about the current political climate in America.
Lofton noted that Richards would not have a chance at being elected today. “It’s very difficult to have someone like her because it’s all about money. Ann left office after four years with no money. I’ve seen her tax returns! Politicians say one thing to get elected, and then they do whatever they have to do to get reelected and pay back the people who paid them. We’re hoping to get this out before the 2012 elections. This is the first election where the Citizens United decision will take effect.
“There’s a lot in Ann’s story that speaks to politics today.” Lofton continued. “It’s interesting, this whole anti-politician sentiment today. Anne was not concerned about staying in office by any means. We’re hoping to make a film that can ride the pulse of this general time in history. It’s about voters waking up, being politically active, voting for people who help them.”
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