Movie spotlight
Ladies
MIRIAM: "Here we are; celebrating a marriage, eating a cake, drinking, standing in a uniform, standing in a canteen ... with a Teasmade and a red red garter ... and I want an explanation." VALERIE: "I want to know why you all resent me." BRENDA: "Because you're not one of us."
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Plot Summary
This documentary short explores the lives and experiences of women in various professions, highlighting their contributions and challenges. It offers a glimpse into the diverse roles women occupied in the workforce during the early 1980s. The film aims to provide insight into the societal perceptions and realities faced by women in professional settings.
Critical Reception
As a short documentary from 1980, 'Ladies' received limited mainstream critical reviews. However, its observational approach to women's roles in society was generally seen as a valuable contribution to the documentary landscape of its time. It was noted for its straightforward presentation and its focus on everyday working women.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its candid portrayal of women in the workplace.
Valued for its historical documentation of female professional roles.
Considered a straightforward and informative short documentary.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a broader series of documentaries exploring different societal groups and themes during the period.
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