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Norma Rae

film by Ritt [1979]
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Norma Rae is a 1979 American drama film directed by Martin Ritt and starring Sally Field. Field portrays Crystal Lee Sutton, a real-life textile worker who led the fight to unionize a North Carolina cotton mill in 1973. For her performance, Field won the Academy Award for Best Actress. The film was also nominated for Best Picture. Ritt was known for his socially conscious films, often focusing on underdogs and ethical struggles.12

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