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9 to 5: Inside The Movement That Inspired the Iconic Film

Jonathan Kaufman· 24 septembre 2026
9 to 5: Inside The Movement That Inspired the Iconic Film

When Dolly Parton died recently, radio stations and music streamers filled our ears with her irresistible anthem, “9 to 5.” The song topped the music charts and was nominated for an Oscar. It transformed Parton, making her movie debut, into

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Dolly Parton's anthem

The song 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton became a global hit in 1980, reaching the top of music charts and earning an Oscar nomination.

It was also the theme song for the comedy film 9 to 5, which starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton herself.

The film depicted three women working in an office who rebel against their sexist boss, addressing workplace inequality and sexism.

The movie was the second highest-grossing film of 1980, behind Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

The song and film highlighted the struggles of working women and became symbols of the fight for gender equality in the workplace.

The real-life movement that inspired the film was led by a group of secretaries in Boston, who organized to demand better pay, benefits, and respect.

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