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A Matter of Sex

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Fed up with an overtly sexist work environment where under-qualified men are promoted over considerably more experienced women, bank teller Irene (Jean Stapleton) engages a local attorney (Peter Dvorsky) and unionizes her bank in the small Minnesota town of Willmar in 1976. After wage negotiations fail, the bank's female employees begin a controversial strike that lasts two solid years in the face of increasing opposition. Directed by actress Lee Grant, the film is based on a true story.

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Audience Member TV MOVIE. Average. This film is not particularly well made but it highlights the shocking degree to which women were discriminated against in the work place. Based on a PBS documentary called "Women of Wilmar". CBS 1/16/1984 Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member This must be based on a true story because how could you dream up such a corny plot: women scorn because they want more pay. hello? that is nothing to write home about. What ever happened to quitting in disgust and finding a better job? Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member A movie about 8 women who get together and fight for equal rights at their bank job. It's ok for a tv movie. Too bad they lost. They stood up for themselves and fought for what they believe in-I give them credit for that. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member This must be based on a true story because how could you dream up such a corny plot: women scorn because they want more pay. hello? that is nothing to write home about. What ever happened to quitting in disgust and finding a better job? Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member I was gripped by this film! Well acted! Has an early apperance from Judge Reinhold! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member I did not really like this movie. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Fed up with an overtly sexist work environment where under-qualified men are promoted over considerably more experienced women, bank teller Irene (Jean Stapleton) engages a local attorney (Peter Dvorsky) and unionizes her bank in the small Minnesota town of Willmar in 1976. After wage negotiations fail, the bank's female employees begin a controversial strike that lasts two solid years in the face of increasing opposition. Directed by actress Lee Grant, the film is based on a true story.
Director
Lee Grant
Production Co
Orion Television
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 17, 2017
Runtime
1h 40m