Norma Rae
Summary
Norma Rae, the Southern millworker who revolutionizes a small town and discovers a power in herself she never knew she had. Under the guidance of a New York unionizer and with increasing courage and determination, Norma Rae organizes her fellow factory workers to fight for better conditions and wage... Full description
Summary: |
Norma Rae, the Southern millworker who revolutionizes a small town and discovers a power in herself she never knew she had. Under the guidance of a New York unionizer and with increasing courage and determination, Norma Rae organizes her fellow factory workers to fight for better conditions and wages. Based on a true story. |
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Item Description: |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1979. Special features: "Backstory : 'Norma Rae'" documentary featurette (24 min.). |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (118 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD; region 1, NTSC; widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby digital stereo. surround, Dolby digital mono. |
Audience: |
MPAA rating: PG CHV rating: PG. |
Awards: |
Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Field), 1979. |
Production Credits: |
Director of photography, John A. Alonzo ; edited by Sidney Levin ; music, David Shire ; production designed by Walter Scott Herndon. |