<P> Norma Rae is a 1979 American drama film , directed by Martin Ritt in a screenplay written by Harriet Frank , Jr. and Irving Ravetch . Based on the true story of Crystal Lee Sutton , which was told in the 1975 book Crystal Lee , a Woman of Inheritance by New York Times reporter Henry P. Leifermann . the film stars Sally Field in the titular role . Beau Bridges , Ron Leibman , Pat Hingle , Barbara Baxley and Gail Strickland appear in supporting roles . The film 's narrative follows a factory worker from a small town in North Carolina who becomes involved in the labor union activities at the textile factory where she works after the health of her and her co-workers is compromised . </P>
<P> Norma Rae is a 1979 American drama film , directed by Martin Ritt in a screenplay written by Harriet Frank , Jr. and Irving Ravetch . Based on the true story of Crystal Lee Sutton , which was told in the 1975 book Crystal Lee , a Woman of Inheritance by New York Times reporter Henry P. Leifermann . the film stars Sally Field in the titular role . Beau Bridges , Ron Leibman , Pat Hingle , Barbara Baxley and Gail Strickland appear in supporting roles . The film 's narrative follows a factory worker from a small town in North Carolina who becomes involved in the labor union activities at the textile factory where she works after the health of her and her co-workers is compromised . </P>
where does the movie norma rae take place
where does the movie norma rae take place
North Carolina
North Carolina