Recap: Norma Rae is a single mother of two, living with her two parents in a small town in the south of USA. The textile industry is the major employer and entire families work there. But the pay is bad, the workplace unsafe and work long and hard. Then directly from New York comes Reuben, an union-organizer, to unite the workers and start a union. Neither the workers nor the managers want him there though and Reuben has little progress. But finally, with the aid of Norma Rae, now married again with Sonny, they have some luck. But the opposition is still very strong and management have some tricks up their sleeve.
Comments: A interesting story, not really about the start of a union, but about a strong woman that breaks most rules and norms. She does not do like women were supposed to do, she has affairs, she speaks her mind and she does certainly not put the meal on the table when her husband comes home. She is instead making a place for herself, and in the process, she fights for the rights of the workers. But being the one that spearheads a new way of living is not easy, and Norma has to fight for every step she takes. She has the support of her husband (although her marriage is not without friction) and the aid of Reuben. But their relationship is not simple. Reuben has a completely different background than Norma, and that leads to small collisions sometimes at the same time it is a base of interest and attraction. This is movie to watch for solely on the development of Norma and her relationships.
The movie won two Oscars. One went to Sally Field for her portrayal of Norma Rae, the other was for Best Music, Original Song. The first one I can understand. Sally Field does do a really good job with her character Norma Rae. She couldn't have done it without the supporting cast, but their performances are really good too. The other one, I can't understand. It is almost the only song in the movie, played at the beginning and the end, and I find it scary. It makes me think of Hitchcock rather than Sally Field...
6/10
Comments: A interesting story, not really about the start of a union, but about a strong woman that breaks most rules and norms. She does not do like women were supposed to do, she has affairs, she speaks her mind and she does certainly not put the meal on the table when her husband comes home. She is instead making a place for herself, and in the process, she fights for the rights of the workers. But being the one that spearheads a new way of living is not easy, and Norma has to fight for every step she takes. She has the support of her husband (although her marriage is not without friction) and the aid of Reuben. But their relationship is not simple. Reuben has a completely different background than Norma, and that leads to small collisions sometimes at the same time it is a base of interest and attraction. This is movie to watch for solely on the development of Norma and her relationships.
The movie won two Oscars. One went to Sally Field for her portrayal of Norma Rae, the other was for Best Music, Original Song. The first one I can understand. Sally Field does do a really good job with her character Norma Rae. She couldn't have done it without the supporting cast, but their performances are really good too. The other one, I can't understand. It is almost the only song in the movie, played at the beginning and the end, and I find it scary. It makes me think of Hitchcock rather than Sally Field...
6/10