Norma Rae

Norma Rae is a 1979 film which tells the story of a woman from a small Southern town who becomes involved in the labor union activities at the textile factory where she works. It stars Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle, Barbara Baxley and Gail Strickland.

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1979 - Labor union - Textile - Sally Field - Beau Bridges - Ron Leibman - Pat Hingle - Barbara Baxley - Gail Strickland

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The movie was written by Harriet Frank Jr. and Irving Ravetch. It was directed by Martin Ritt. It is based on the true story of Crystal Lee Jordan.

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Harriet Frank Jr. - Irving Ravetch - Martin Ritt - Crystal Lee Jordan

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It won Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Sally Field) and Best Music, Song (for David Shire and Norman Gimbel for "It Goes Like It Goes"). It was nominated for Best Picture and for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.

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Academy Awards - Best Actress in a Leading Role - Best Music, Song - David Shire - Norman Gimbel - Best Picture - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium

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