In the early 1970s, a group of secretaries in Boston decided that they had suffered in silence long enough. Inspired by the Women’s Liberation Movement, they started fighting back, banding together to force changes in their workplaces. Their goals were simple: better pay, job descriptions, respect, advancement opportunities, and an end to sexual harassment. This movement, taking the name 9to5, became national, and inspired Dolly Parton’s iconic song and Jane Fonda’s hit film of the same name. From the Oscar winning directors of American Factory, featuring interviews with 9to5 founders Ellen Cassedy and Karen Nussbaum, actress/activist Jane Fonda and others; this is the untold story of their fight.

This film is available for viewing October 4-8 and will include a recorded Q&A with co-director Julia Reichert and film subjects Karen Nussbaum and Janet Selcer moderated by Boston Globe reporter, Katie Johnston.