BREAD & ROSES Presents a virtual screening of 9to5: The Story of a Movement (film)
Post-film Q&A with 9to5 co-founder Debbie Schneider and Angel Darcourt from Working America, moderated by Elise Bryant, CLUW president, Executive Director, Labor Heritage Foundation.They couldn’t kill their bosses, so they did the next best thing—theyorganized.
When Dolly Parton sang “9 to 5,” she was doing more than just shining a light on the fate of American working women. Parton was singing the true story of a movement that started with 9to5, a group of Boston secretaries in the early 1970s. Their goals were simple—better pay, more advancement opportunities, and an end to sexual harassment—but their
unconventional approach attracted the press and shamed their bosses into change.
Featuring interviews with 9to5’s founders, as well as actor and activist Jane
Fonda, 9to5: The Story of a Movement is the previously untold story of the
fight that inspired a hit and changed the American workplace.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/OZ_04nMVN5U
Film website http://pbs.org/9to5
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9to5-the-story-of-a-movement-film-tickets-138638508511
Bread & Roses is a monthly labor series that features a variety of events focused on workers and organized labor. Each month brings a new topic through interactive discussions, film screenings, and performances. The hope for these events is that attendees walk away with a greater understanding of organized labor, its role in shaping history and current relevance. The name "Bread & Roses" was inspired by a poem/song written by James Oppenheim that appeals for both fair wages and dignified conditions.
