# Norma Rae (1979)

> An Alabama textile worker risks her family ties and job to turn a union campaign into a personal declaration of dignity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/26041

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Martin Ritt
- Cast: Sally Field, Ron Leibman, Beau Bridges, Pat Hingle, Barbara Baxley, Gail Strickland, Morgan Paull, Robert Broyles
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079638/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sincere, heartening, politically engaged, social justice viewing, labor history discussion

## Synopsis

A single mother fights for her rights and those of her fellow workers in a harsh environment.

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