9 to 5 (1980)
from Reel Deep Dive Hosted by Ryan Valentine
9 to 5 centers on the vicarious charge yielded from three working women overthrowing their company's corrupt, misogynistic, and bigoted boss. Initially pitched as a dramatic vehicle for Jane Fonda, 9 to 5 struck gold once it was retooled as a wacky office comedy with its feminist subtext framed in a satirical vein. While very much an ensemble story that gives just as much screen time to Fonda and Lily Tomlin, 9 to 5 is often remembered primarily for a hit theme song and breakout acting performance from Dolly Parton. That, coupled with sharp dialogue, memorable antics, canny one-liners, and a number of boldly-filmed fantasy sequences, made 9 to 5 one of the most profitable films of its day; a long-running TV sitcom and a Broadway musical adaptation are among the things spun off from it. Ryan is joined by Sylvan and Cheryl for a discussion about this madcap crowd-pleaser. Discussion topics include sexism in the workplace, income inequality, rape culture, and why 9 to 5 made Ronald Reagan very, very upset.
Embed this episode
No transcript yet.