Robynne Murphy
Director
Forty years ago, Wollongong’s Jobs for Women Campaign, with director Robynne Murphy among its leaders, took on Australia’s most powerful company BHP – and won. But when the 1980s steel slump devastated the city’s economy, the women were forced into the courtroom. Their struggle plays out against a background of societal changes: from anti-discrimination legislation, to the shifting roles of women in the home and workforce (particularly complex in Wollongong’s migrant, non-English speaking households). This fascinating account of the largely forgotten history of Australia’s Steel City was crafted over decades with support from local community volunteers and over 500 donors.
Homepage | http://www.womenofsteelfilm.com/ |
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Release Date | 2020-06-10 |
Runtime | 54m |
Director | Robynne Murphy |
Producers | Robynne Murphy, Martha Ansara |
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