Reviews
Norma Rae (1979)
Masterfully written, well acted, poor political objectives
The masterful way in which southern small town details and some characteristics are displayed makes the authors point seem not only valid but confirmed! You can't help but watch vignettes of the film and say to yourself, yup, a huh! Specs of behavior, dress, mannerisms all are carefully unrolled to create a scene that endorses their political goals.
Yes, "Norma Rae", although entertaining jams leftist political views down ones throat. In doing so it makes out small town Southerners on average to be drunken simpletons that live reckless promiscuous lives. Unable to take care of themselves, the hero from New York (Ron Leibman) sets things straight and awakens the otherwise naive Christian southerner played by Sally Field.
Many clichés throughout the movie are utilized. It's no wonder the media and the educational system embraced and praised this movie to such a large extent. It's another opportunity to influence young people.