description Norma Rae Overview
Norma Rae is a 1979 drama film based on Crystal Lee Sutton’s life story, as detailed in Henry P. Leifermann’s reporting. Sally Field portrays Norma Rae Webster, a North Carolina factory worker who becomes involved with union activity following concerns about workplace health and safety. The film features supporting actors including Beau Bridges and Ron Leibman within the context of textile industry labor disputes.
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info Norma Rae Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1979 |
help Norma Rae FAQ
Was Norma Rae based on a real textile worker?
Yes, the story was inspired by Crystal Lee Sutton, a worker involved in a union campaign at a J.P. Stevens textile mill in North Carolina. The film renamed its central character Norma Rae Webster and cast Sally Field in the role.
What does Norma Rae write on the sign in the factory?
She writes the single word "UNION" and stands on a table while her coworkers shut down their machines. The scene became the film's defining image of collective labor action.
Did Sally Field win an Oscar for Norma Rae?
Yes, Field won the Academy Award for Best Actress for the 1979 film. "It Goes Like It Goes," performed in the movie by Jennifer Warnes, also won the Oscar for Best Original Song.
Who is Reuben Warshowsky in Norma Rae?
Reuben, played by Ron Leibman, is the union organizer who arrives to organize the textile workers. His partnership with Norma Rae drives the campaign, but the film does not turn their relationship into a conventional romance.
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