9to5: The Story of a Movement

2020 1h 29m EN

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★7.7TMDB · 9

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Jane Fonda
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Karen Nussbaum
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Julia Reichert
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Wendy Blackstone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jaime Meyers shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Jane Fonda and Karen Nussbaum carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt11753730 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Julia Reichert directs. Wendy Blackstone scores. Jaime Meyers cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 6 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Wendy Blackstone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jaime Meyers shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jane Fonda and Karen Nussbaum carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt11753730 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Original score: Wendy Blackstone
Editing: Jaime Meyers
Runtime: 89 min · 1h 29m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: 9to5: The Story of a Movement (2020)

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SWITCH.2020-08-13
★ 7/10
'9to5: The Story of a Movement' does what any good documentary should: recounts the past interestingly while inspiring change for future generations. The big message of the movie is that, while a lot of good change has happened over the years thanks to movements like 9to5, we all still have a long way to go for equality in the workplace - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-9to5-the-story-of-a-movement-what-a-way-to-make-a-living-for-half-a-century

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