Jerry Bowles and David OMalley penned the script for the project, withLisa Saltzmanset to produce.
CAA Media Finance will arrange financing for the film and rep worldwide distribution rights.
Even though she passed away in 1930, Mother Jones story still resonates today, Sheldon told Deadline.
L-R Elaine McMillion Sheldon, Mother Jones, Lisa SltzmanGetty/Courtesy of The Newberry Library, Chicago
She was compelled to create a society that was more equitable and just, added Saltzman.
Her legacy has a profound impact on activists and organizations around the world.
She further mined the subject with the feature-length Netflix docRecovery Boysand most recently directed and producedKing Coal.
Sheldon is represented by CAA.
