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

By
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.

Official trailer:

Profile Image
Thom Powers

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

Are Waymo robotaxis actually safer than NYC Uber and taxi drivers?

A new analysis concludes Waymos were involved in more serious crashes per mile than the city’s for-hire fleet.
Gothamist |

Summer Friday: Health & Ultraprocessed Food & America's History with God

For this Summer Friday, some favorite recent interviews, including our annual 'health convening' on ultraprocessed foods and Ilan Stavans on America's history with religious belief
The Brian Lehrer Show |

How Socialist Is the D.S.A.? Megan Romer Explains

Romer, a co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, defends some of the D.S.A.’s controversial positions: “I think people like us being rather bold. . . . People want a fighter.”
The New Yorker Radio Hour |

American History Fridays: Lady Bird Johnson

All Of It with Alison Stewart |
YOU ARE ONLINE