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We Want Sex Equality

Original title: Made in Dagenham
  • 2010
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
16K
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Nicola Duffett, Geraldine James, Sally Hawkins, Jaime Winstone, and Andrea Riseborough in We Want Sex Equality (2010)
Made in Dagenham
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A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.

  • Director
    • Nigel Cole
  • Writer
    • William Ivory
  • Stars
    • Sally Hawkins
    • Bob Hoskins
    • Andrea Riseborough
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  • IMDb RATING
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    16K
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    • Director
      • Nigel Cole
    • Writer
      • William Ivory
    • Stars
      • Sally Hawkins
      • Bob Hoskins
      • Andrea Riseborough
    • 92User reviews
    • 129Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Sally Hawkins
    Sally Hawkins
    • Rita O'Grady
    Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins
    • Albert Passingham
    Andrea Riseborough
    Andrea Riseborough
    • Brenda
    Jaime Winstone
    Jaime Winstone
    • Sandra
    Lorraine Stanley
    Lorraine Stanley
    • Monica
    Nicola Duffett
    Nicola Duffett
    • Eileen
    Geraldine James
    Geraldine James
    • Connie
    Matthew Aubrey
    • Brian
    • (as Matt Aubrey)
    Daniel Mays
    Daniel Mays
    • Eddie O'Grady
    Roger Lloyd Pack
    Roger Lloyd Pack
    • George
    • (as Roger Lloyd-Pack)
    Phil Cornwell
    Phil Cornwell
    • Dave
    Karen Seacombe
    Karen Seacombe
    • Marge
    Thomas Arnold
    Thomas Arnold
    • Martin
    Sian Scott
    • Sharon O'Grady
    Robbie Kay
    Robbie Kay
    • Graham O'Grady
    Andrew Lincoln
    Andrew Lincoln
    • Mr. Clarke
    Rosamund Pike
    Rosamund Pike
    • Lisa Hopkins
    Joseph Mawle
    Joseph Mawle
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    • Director
      • Nigel Cole
    • Writer
      • William Ivory
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    7yris2002

    thought-provoking and entertaining

    The movie gets to convey the atmosphere of those months in 1968, where 187 women joined together and went on a strike to ask for equal salaries to men, and better conditions of work. We as viewers really feel the cohesion, the solidarity, as well as the tensions of this group. Never pedantic, or too dramatically committed, the movie gets to make the public, mainly the female one, reflect upon the hard struggle women had to face before getting some basic rights, when still actual and necessary is the reflection about today's condition of female workers, when some kind of discrimination is still to be faced. However, the movie proceeds with a soft and entertaining pace, maybe at some points too entertaining, the sparkling character of Rita O'Grady herself was invented in order to make the story more cinematographically involving. No doubt however the cast makes a difference, the actresses offer single heart-felt interpretations, in the same way as the choral shots show intensity and strong emotion.
    9angelaz1

    Deeply Dagenham

    I am disappointed to read some of the negative vibes about this film. I saw a screening at Vintage Goodwood yesterday and the enjoyment of the audience was overwhelming complete with outbreaks of applause. Some really excellent cinematography especially the extreme close-up of Sally Hawkins in one of her most desperate moments provided a very authentic backdrop to a really believable time-piece movie. Bob Hoskins, Rosamund Pike and Sally Hawkins excel. I came out of the cinema having been educated, entertained and emotionally touched. I wonder just how many of the negative reviews have been written by men who of course may just be feeling rather embarrassed by the roles of their historical alter-egos.
    9davidgee

    Gutsiness and heart

    After a summer of endless animations and shlock-horror here - at last! - is a film with real heart.

    Sally Hawkins is a revelation as Rita who becomes the striking machinists' spokeswoman; her speeches to co-workers, union chiefs, management and the press all start out tremulous and gain in confidence as she hits her stride. Geraldine James who usually plays upper-class ladies (I'm still trying to forgive and forget her breast-feeding David Walliams in Little Britain!) here plays a kind of 'upper-working-class' woman with a husband still shell-shocked from WW2. John Sessions does a Spitting Image turn as Harold Wilson, and Miranda Richardson morphs her Blackadder Elizabeth I into a fiery Barbara Castle (dressed by C&A).

    In my Gap Year (date withheld) I worked in a Sussex factory that had a sewing-room. The movie gets the atmosphere exactly right but I don't think working women were quite as free with the f-word back then as they are in this script. The end credits run against pictures of the original Dagenham strikers who all look like clones of Corrie's Ena Sharples and Florrie Linley. Some of the film machinists are more Carnaby Street than Coronation Street, but that's OK. These girls make you laugh, they occasionally bring a lump to your throat, but most of all they make you want to cheer.

    A small slice of 1960s history, this film packs a big punch. Do not miss it.
    7ferguson-6

    What's Good for the Goose ...

    Greetings again from the darkness. The first thing that strikes you about this movie is that it looks and feels like ancient history. In fact, it is based on the real life happenings in 1968 - only about 40 years ago. Sally Hawkins (so wonderful in Happy-Go-Lucky) portrays Rita O'Grady, the Ford sewing machinist who reluctantly takes on the leadership role in the battle for equal pay for women.

    Director Nigel Cole tells this story minus the heavy-handedness of the times. In fact, it's a very entertaining tale of right vs wrong - because "that's how we have always done it". He uses actual archival footage of Ford plants, cars and workers, as well as general footage of England circa 1968. These cuts give the film a feel for the times and prevent any over-analysis of wardrobe and sets in the movie. Mr. Cole clearly has an understanding of women based on this film and his previous work in "Calendar Girls".

    The cross-fire between the unions, Ford, the workers and the government really bang home the notion of just how ridiculous this entire argument was (and is). Rita O'Grady was so effective because she cut through the muck and made it what it really is ... a simple case of right vs. wrong. Rights vs. privilege. This was never more apparent than in her meeting with Secretary of State Barbara Castle (Miranda Richardson). Madam Secretary is attempting to negotiate a settlement that will keep Ford happy, but quickly realizes ... with help from O'Grady ... that there is really only one correct course of action.

    Supporting work is excellent from Bob Hoskins, Ms. Richardson, Daniel Mayes (as O'Grady's husband), Rupert Graves and Rosamund Pike (husband and wife on different teams) and the rest of the cast of women, as well as the Ford executives and Union leaders. The film mostly rests on the shoulders of Sally Hawkins, who breezes through with a natural energy that just makes you want to pull for her. She was terrific in Happy-Go-Lucky, and even better here.

    The film stops short of detailing the massive battle that escalated the following year between Secretary Castle and the Labor Unions. Most attribute these fights to the downfall of the Labour Party in 1970. However, Ms. Castle's contributions are very clear in these all important topics and led directly to England's Equal Pay laws of 1970, which in turn paved the way for most other countries to follow.

    This is a very uplifting film and shows the bravery and determination required of those who change the course of history. Whenever you hear talk regarding the lack of strong female movie roles, this film is exhibit number one that fact can be even stronger than fiction!
    8djackson-33

    A Recreation Of A Major Step To Equality

    A fine recreation of the major historic step for equal pay for women. Dramatic but with plenty of laughs in the workplace and the biased tradition of different levels politics. Also a glimpse at the class differences in modern 1968 England and the soundtrack instantly took me back to when I was 20. This should be mandatory watching for management till they really understand it. Also mandatory watching for the rest of us to remind us that fighting for a cause is difficult but can succeed. Very well written and acted, I see a lot of movies and most need more spend on shortcomings in the story/script and less on overpaid actors, I really could not find fault in "Made In Dagenham".

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    • Trivia
      Three of the original Dagenham seamstresses invited Sally Hawkins for tea, prior to the filming, as they wished to inform her properly about mindset behind the strike, that she was set to portray in the film. Hawkins' grandmother also worked as a seamstress, although not at the Dagenham factory.
    • Goofs
      The Union chiefs announce their loyalty to the Communist Party yet communists were banned from holding office in the TGWU at that time.
    • Quotes

      Eddie O'Grady: Christ, I like a drink, but I ain't out on the beer every night or screwin' other women, or... 'Ere, I've never once raised me hand to you. Ever. Or the kids.

      Rita O'Grady: Christ.

      Eddie O'Grady: What? Why are you looking like that?

      Rita O'Grady: Right. You're a saint now, is that what you're tellin' me, Eddie? You're a bleedin' saint? 'Cause you give us an even break?

      Eddie O'Grady: What are you saying?

      Rita O'Grady: That is as it should be. Jesus, Eddie! What do you think this strike's all been about, eh? Oh yeah. Actually you're right. You don't go on the drink, do ya? You don't gamble, you join in with the kids, you don't knock us about. Oh, lucky me. For Christ's sake, Eddie, that's as it should be! You try and understand that. Rights, not privileges. It's that easy. It really bloody is.

    • Crazy credits
      Captions in the closing credits: "Two years later in May 1970 the Equal Pay Act became law. Similar legislation quickly followed in most industrial countries across the world. Ford Motor Company Limited went on to effect changes in its employment practices and is now used as an example of a good practice employer."
    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 20 September 2010 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Israelites
      Written by Desmond Dekker (as Dekker)

      Performed by Desmond Dekker and The Aces

      Published by Universal / Island Music Ltd and Sparta Florida Music Group Ltd

      Courtesy of Sanctuary Records Group Ltd

      Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd

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    • Release date
      • March 9, 2011 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • We Want Sex
    • Filming locations
      • Hoover Factory - disused, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr, Wales, UK(Ford Works - Dagenham)
    • Production companies
      • Audley Films
      • BBC Film
      • BMS Finance
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    • Budget
      • $7,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,095,369
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $37,563
      • Nov 21, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,629,471
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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