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Indie Lens Pop-Up ~ 9to5: The Story of a Movement

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - 12:00am
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - 12:00am
Thursday, February 4, 2021 - 12:00am
Friday, February 5, 2021 - 12:00am
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Tuesday, February 9, 2021 - 12:00am
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - 12:00am
Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 12:00am
Friday, February 12, 2021 - 12:00am
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Before the hit song or film, 9to5 was an inspiring movement for equality that encapsulated the spirit of both the women’s and labor movements of the 1970s.

When Dolly Parton sang “9 to 5,” she was doing more than just shining a light on the fate of American working women. Parton was singing the true story of a movement that started with 9to5, a group of Boston secretaries in the early 1970s. Their goals were simple—better pay, more advancement opportunities and an end to sexual harassment—but their unconventional approach attracted the press and shamed their bosses into change. Featuring interviews with 9to5’s founders, as well as actor and activist Jane Fonda, 9to5: The Story of a Movement is the previously untold story of the fight that inspired a hit and changed the American workplace.

About Indie Lens Pop-Up

Indie Lens Pop-Up is a neighborhood series that brings people together for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Featuring documentaries seen on PBS's Independent Lens, Indie Lens Pop-Up draws local residents, leaders, and organizations together to discuss what matters most, from newsworthy topics and social issues, to family and community relationships. Make friends, share stories, and join the conversation. For more information, visit pbs.org/independentlens/indie-lens-pop-up.