
Norma Rae
The story of a woman with the courage to risk everything for what she believes is right.
Directed by Martin Ritt
Produced by 20th Century Fox, Martin Ritt Productions
A earnest, character-driven drama about a working-class woman finding her voice and agency through labor activism, grounded in real struggle and moral conviction.
Norma Rae is a southern textile worker employed in a factory with intolerable working conditions. This concern about the situation gives her the gumption to be the key associate to a visiting labor union organizer. Together, they undertake the difficult, and possibly dangerous, struggle to unionize her factory.
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Does Norma Rae end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Norma Rae violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.
Is Norma Rae scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is Norma Rae easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Norma Rae sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Norma Rae
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Norma Rae
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Norma Rae, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Norma Rae, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Norma Rae, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































