It has been more than 40 years since9 to 5was released in theaters, and a new documentary details why workplace inequality that has continued in the years since is no laughing matter. Introducing new music byDolly Parton, the doc, dubbedStill Working 9 to 5, features new interviews with Parton as well as her fellow9 to 5stars Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dabney Coleman. You can watch a teaser for the film below.
Along with the9 to 5stars, the doc also includes interviews with Rita Moreno from the9 to 5TV series, Allison Janney from the Broadway musical, and other stars from the TV and stage adaptations. Activists and individuals closely associated with the women’s movement, both now and then, are also featured.
Camille Hardman (HGTV’sRestored,Big Dreamers) and Gary Lane (Hollywood to Dollywood) directed and produced the film. It is executive produced by Larry Lane (Hollywood to Dollywood), Steve Summers (Netflix’sHeartstrings,Christmas on the Square), Shane McAnally (NBC’sSonglandand multi Grammy winner), Regina K. Scully (Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,Phoenix Rising), and Geralyn Dreyfous (Allen v Farrow,Truffle Hunters). Oreet Rees (Playground,King Leopold’s Ghost) and Elisa Bonora (Glen Campbell: Here I Am,David Crosby: Remember My Name) edited the feature.
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Still Working 9 to 5 Looks at Real-Life Inequality
Colin Higgins directed9 to 5, co-writing the film with Patricia Resnick. It follows three working women (Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin) getting even with their egotistical, sexist boss (Dabney Coleman). The film was a tremendous success at the box office and serves as one of the most popular and memorable classic comedies of its era, still fondly remembered by fans.9 to 5also further solidified Parton as a global sensation with the soundtrack’s theme song, “9 to 5,” serving as one of her biggest hits, spending two weeks in the No. 1 spot on theBillboardHot 100.
Still Working 9 to 5pays tribute to the classic film while also exploring the not-so-humorous problem of workplace inequality that still affects people everywhere in 2022. The filmmakers have also teased a “music surprise” that will be appreciated by viewers. you may read the official synopsis forStill Working 9 to 5below.
“The documentary explores the comedic tone of the film and how it resonated with a wide audience at a time when the feminist message was being rejected and/or feared by a large swathe of the population. It further follows how the success of the film spawned various 9 to 5 spin-offs including a TV series (1980s) and musicals (2009 & 2019), discussing the same issues addressed in the film (and its spinoffs) and questions if the message retains its original poignancy, as well as examining what has and has not changed for women in the workplace over the last 40 years.”
Still Working 9 to 5’s filmmakers are currently looking for a streaming home for the film. You can find out more information by visiting theofficial website.
