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CITY OF PEACE

SIZZLE REEL

The City of Peace Films and City of Peace Media have been in the film industry for over three decades and understand the intricate process of transitioning a movie from a mere idea into a fully-fledged movie. Check out our sizzle reel which gives you a quick look into some of our past and future projects.

CITY OF PEACE FILMS

City of Peace Films and City of Peace Media were formed in 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. Both “Sister companies” complement one another by offering artists a unique set of creative services. Includes major physical and digital distribution, record distrbution, artist management, artist development, music publishing, song development, art direction, graphic design, website development, music video production, film production and film development.

City of Peace Media also consults in the following strategic areas: marketing plan development, public relations planning, radio promotion, publicity, advertising, touring and name branding.

LILLY'S STORY

Voiceover

A complete voiceover that gives an overview of Lilly's incredible story

Timeline

Learn the entire history of Iron Lilly in just a few minutes with this short timeline video

OVERVIEW

Lilly was born Lillian Beatrice Matheny in Nelsonville, Ohio in 1892. Lilly was an American motorcycle dealer. At twenty years old, she and her twenty-three year old husband, A.D. Farrow, opened their dealership which survived the Spanish Flu epidemic, World War I, The Great Depression and World War II. Lilly and Dale’s dealership went on to become America’s Oldest Harley-Davidson dealership.

Lilly’s early recognition of the importance of community led her to the formation of The Buckeye Motorcycle Club in 1924; the first uniformed motorcycle club in America. She was a prolific race promoter, staging hill climbs along the Big Walnut banks, ice races at Buckeye Lake, and the Charity Newsies flat track races. 

Numerous rides that Lilly had organized survive to today, including the Endurance Ride that started in 1924, which was held on the Sunday before Thanksgiving for the past 99 years. Lilly was also a charter member of the prestigious women’s riding club, The Motor Maids, and hosted several of their annual conventions.

Lilly lost her husband, Dale, in 1927, leaving her young widow, raising four young children alone.  As a single mom, she was active in Suffragette, a business woman, community leader and a long distance motorcyclist.  Lilly persevered against long odds to run one of the most prominent motorcycle dealership of the twentieth century.  Lilly became the country’s first female motorcycle dealer. 

She continues to inspire young women riders to this day, with her hard work, passion, persistence, influence, leadership, and creativity. Lilly died on September 22, 1984 at the age of 92.

Bob Althoff, who sat at Lilly’s desk for several decades and is the owner of Dealernews said, “Lilly’s story is so much more than a motorcycle movie – it is at its heart, a true Horatio Alger story (the popular American author who believed that hard work, honesty and determination can conquer all obstacles). But instead of rags-to-riches, it is about rags-to-richness.”

Here’s why this story is important. Early on, Lilly recognized the power of community.  Her life’s work built a community, and it eventually came to her rescue.  Her business and brand came to be identified with inclusion and kinship. Lilly’s world needed that, and so does ours. The story of Lilly Farrow is garnished with the speed, power and thrills that motorcycling exhibits, but it is Lilly’s heart, guts and perseverance that wins.  

 

LOOK BOOK

The incredible history of Iron Lilly eclipses multiple decades with a vast and detailed history with well-documented memorabilia in the form of documentation and photos.

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GREAT STORIES MAKE GREAT MOVIES. GREAT MOVIES CHANGE THE COURSE OF ENTIRE INDUSTRIES & INDIVIDUAL LIVES

Are you passionate about film making and interested in bringing a compelling and engaging story to audiences across the world? The Iron Lilly team is currently in the process of seeking investors to join our board of directors and producers. If you are interested in joining the team, please support us by visiting our WeFunder page which can be viewed here. For other investment opportunities please contact yochananmarcellino@gmail.com

ADVISORY TEAM

This Team represents the elite among the PowerSports community. Collectively this inspiring group is providing the leadership and guidance that brings life to Lilly’s story and this project.

LILLY FARROW

Lilly was born Lillian Beatrice Matheny in Nelsonville Ohio in 1892. Lilly was an American motorcycle dealer. At twenty years old, she and her twenty-three year old husband, A.BD. (Dale) Farrow, opened their dealership which survived the Flu Epidemic, WW1, The Great Depression and WW2. Lilly and Dale’s dealership went on to become American’s Oldest Harley-Davidson dealership. Lilly lost her husband, Dale in 1927, leaving her a young widow raising three young children alone. As a single mom, she was active in Suffragette, a business woman, community leader and a long distance motorcyclist. Lilly persevered against long odds to run one of the most prominent motorcycle dealership of the twentieth century. Lilly became the country’s first female motorcycle dealer. She continues to inspire young women riders to this day, with her hard work, passion, influence, leader and creativity. Lilly died on September 22, 1984 at the age of 92.

Cris Sommer Simmons

Moto Journalist/Author National Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame, Sturgis Hall of Fame, AMA Hall of Fame

Jill Parham

Founder of J&P Cycles Sturgis Hall of Fame, President, National Motorcycle Museum

Brittney Olsen

Racer, Restorer Founder 20th Century Racing, Co-Founder, VP, The Spirit of Sturgis

Gail Worth

Dealer Principal, Gail’s Powersports, Grandview, MO.

Marilyn Stemp

Moto Journalist/Author Sturgis Hall of Fame

Tigra Tsujikawa

Member TOP 100 Women in Powersports, Rider/Enthusiast/Marketing Maven

Sarah Hardwick

CMO Aptera Motors

emPOWERed

When did it start for you?

Generations of educated, empowered women are moving into leadership across all sectors

When did it start for you?

Perhaps it was a parent, a teacher, a coach. Someone made you stand a little taller, feel a little more confident, run a little harder.

American women born in the late nineteenth century came of age in the early to mid-twentieth century. They raised their families; fought for the vote; survived war and pandemic and depression and paved the way for the legions of today’s twenty-first century men and women who “do things”

Lilly Farrow was a Suffragette, a young widowed mom of four, a business owner – a pioneer in the motorcycle industry. Her story epitomizes the full and rich life of a fully empowered person.

GALLERY

New and bold photos from Iron Lilly

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