Secretaries Rise Up in '9to5: The Story of a Movement'

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Thom Powers
Documentary of the Week | Feb 5, 2021

“9to5: The Story of a Movement” tells the history of the women’s labor movement that inspired the Hollywood comedy and Dolly Parton’s song.

Oscar-winning filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar (“American Factory”) interview women from across the country who describe their battles over sexual harassment, child care, and equal pay.

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