Willmar 8, Labor rights documentary in Willmar, Minnesota, US.
Willmar 8 is a documentary about a labor protest by eight female employees at Citizens National Bank who fought against gender discrimination in their workplace. The film records their strike and the circumstances under which they pursued their demands for fair treatment.
The strike took place in 1977 and was among the longest bank protests in American history. The women organized their action under extreme winter conditions in Minnesota.
The film shows how women in a small town fought against traditional role expectations and organized as bank employees to demand fair treatment. Community members and church leaders resisted these changes to the established order.
The material can be watched in different formats depending on personal preference and budget. It helps to find a comfortable viewing space and prepare for a runtime of about 50 minutes.
The film was made by director Lee Grant, who interviewed real participants and later created both a documentary and a drama about the same story. The two versions offer different perspectives on these historical events.
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