Norma Rae 1979
“The story of a woman with the courage to risk everything for what she believes is right.”
What is Norma Rae?
Norma Rae is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 2, 1979
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Martin Ritt Productions, Rose and Asseyev Productions
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Norma Rae is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by 20th Century Fox, Martin Ritt Productions, Rose and Asseyev Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A southern textile worker risks everything to help unionize her factory.”
- praised direction and screenplay
- strong lead performance
- depicts intolerable working conditions
- difficult and dangerous struggle
Watch it if you enjoy powerful dramas about courage and labor struggles.
The film deals with difficult and possibly dangerous struggles in a factory setting.
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What is the film about?
It tells the story of a southern textile worker who works with a labor union organizer to unionize her factory.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Norma Rae, a southern textile worker.
When was the film released?
The film was released in 1979.
What genre is the film?
The film is a drama.
What did reviewers praise about the film?
Reviewers praised the direction, screenplay, message, and the lead performance.
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