9to5: The Story of a Movement (2020)

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In the early 1970s, a group of secretaries in Boston decided that they had suffered in silence long enough. They started fighting back, creating a movement to force changes in their workplaces. This movement became national, and is a largely forgotten story of U.S. twentieth century history. It encapsulates a unique intersection of the women’s movement with the labor movement. The awareness these secretaries brought to bear on women’s work reverberates even today. Clericals were the low-wage workers of their era. America now confronts the growing reality of deep income inequality. The stories and strategies of these bold, creative women resonates in contemporary America.

Director: Julia Reichert, Steven Bognar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Music: Wendy Blackstone
Editing: Jaime Meyers
Production: Chicken & Egg Films, Independent Lens, National Endowment for the Arts, Fork Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

politics, equality, women's rights

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 9to5: The Story of a Movement about?
In the early 1970s, a group of secretaries in Boston decided that they had suffered in silence long enough. They started fighting back, creating a movement to force changes in their workplaces. This movement became national, and is a largely forgotten story of U.S. twentieth century history. It encapsulates a unique intersection of the women’s movement with the labor movement. The awareness these secretaries brought to bear on women’s work reverberates even today. Clericals were the low-wage workers of their era. America now confronts the growing reality of deep income inequality. The stories and strategies of these bold, creative women resonates in contemporary America.
Who directed 9to5: The Story of a Movement?
9to5: The Story of a Movement was directed by Julia Reichert, Steven Bognar.
Who stars in 9to5: The Story of a Movement?
9to5: The Story of a Movement stars Jane Fonda, Karen Nussbaum.
How long is 9to5: The Story of a Movement?
9to5: The Story of a Movement has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is 9to5: The Story of a Movement?
9to5: The Story of a Movement is a Documentary film.
Where was 9to5: The Story of a Movement produced?
9to5: The Story of a Movement was produced in United States of America.