Monday Afternoon @ the Movies: In Honor of Women's History Month: "Norma Rae" (1979)

In Honor of Women’s History Month:  Norma Rae (1979) Martin Ritt’s drama, based on a true story, stars Sally Field and Beau Bridges, and follows Norma Rae Webster, a factory worker with little formal education in North Carolina who, after her and her co-workers' health are compromised due to poor working conditions, becomes involved in trade union activities. Field, the former Gidget and Flying Nun TV star from the 60’s, would prove to have some real acting chops, and picked up an Oscar for the title role.   Rated PG: 1 hour 54 minutes.