Like a lot of her family before her, Norma Rae works at the local textile mill, where the pay is hardly commensurate with the long hours and lousy working conditions. But after hearing a rousing speech by labor activist Reuben, Norma is inspired to rally her fellow workers behind the cause of unionism. Her decision rankles her family, especially her fiancé, Sonny, and provokes no shortage of contempt from her employers.... (Full plot summary below)
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Like a lot of her family before her, Norma Rae works at the local textile mill, where the pay is hardly commensurate with the long hours and lousy working conditions. But after hearing a rousing speech by labor activist Reuben, Norma is inspired to rally her fellow workers behind the cause of unionism. Her decision rankles her family, especially her fiancé, Sonny, and provokes no shortage of contempt from her employers.
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| Chicago ReaderDave KehrPhotographed in murky yellows and browns by John Alonzo, this 1979 film is sluggish and vague, trivializing its subject in a wash of unearned sentimentality. |
| The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Jay ScottNorma Rae is a seriously concerned contemporary drama, illuminated by some very good performances and one, Miss Field's, that is spectacular. |
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyThe closure is consistent and satisfying, standing in opposition to conventional Hollywood happy endings: Norma Rae and Jewish labor leader part as equals, with a respectful handshake rather than embrace or kiss; both have benefited from the friendship |
| New York TimesVincent CanbyNorma Rae is a seriously concerned contemporary drama, illuminated by some very good performances and one, Miss Field's, that is spectacular. |
| Common Sense MediaRenee SchonfeldInspiring pro-union story is good watch-together fare. |
| 7M PicturesKevin CarrAt its heart, Norma Rae isn't a button-wearing union film as much as it is a character study of one woman who is pushed to the point of doing something spectacular. |
| VarietyVariety StaffNorma Rae is that rare entity, an intelligent film with heart. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzSally Field won her first Oscar playing union activist Norma Rae. |
| Radio TimesAngie ErrigoBased on the true story of a reluctant real-life heroine, this sincere drama with a social conscience makes its union cause authentic, heartfelt and grittily entertaining. |
| Washington PostJudith MartinIt's a dear and corny story, played with lovable grubbiness by Sally Field and Ron Leibman, but it's not about what you think. |
