9to5: The Story of a Movement

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In the 1970s, 20 million women in clerical positions made up the largest sector of the American workforce, and yet their contributions were largely unrecognized. They were restricted to secretarial roles and received significantly less pay and benefits than men, and many suffered sexual harassment at the hands of their employers. 9to5: The Story of a Movement shares the experiences of courageous women across the country who rose up against their companies and institutions to change the status quo. Amazing archival footage and pointed excerpts from television shows underscore potent interviews with participants and organizers. Their movement inspired the 1980 film 9 to 5 starring Jane Fonda, who speaks about how the stories of real women directly shaped the narrative of the classic comedy. In examining the origins of the movement and charting the years that followed, filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar powerfully bring this not-so-distant past to the present.  ST

Directors

Julia Reichert, Steven Bognar

Producers

Julia Reichert, Steven Bognar

Co-Producer

Crystal Whetstone

Editor

Jaime Meyers Schlenck

Cinematographer

Steven Bognar

Release Year

2020

Festival Year

2020

Country

United States

Run Time

85 minutes

Subtitled

No