Made in Dagenham (15)
Sat, 29 Oct
|Newport
A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.
Time & Location
29 Oct 2022, 19:00
Newport, Kingsway, Newport NP20 1HG, UK
About the Event
Running time – 108 minutes
RitaO'Grady (Sally Hawkins) works for the Ford Motor Co. plant in Dagenham, England. Despite performing the specialised task of sewing upholstery for car seats, women are classified as unskilled labour and paid much less than men. Encouraged by a sympathetic union representative, Rita agrees to bring the women's grievances to Ford. The meeting goes badly and, outraged by the company's lack of respect for them, Rita leads her colleagues to strike.
Tickets £4.50 / concessions £4
Booking is via Riverfront box office here.