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Director: Connie Field
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From Time Out Film Guide
'Do the job HE left behind' the wartime posters urged American women. Connie Field's documentary explores and exposes the sexual hierarchy of labour operated during (and after) World War II as women quit their homes for the factories while the menfolk did their bit for 'Democracy'. Despite guarantees of continued work for women, the end of the war saw men resume their traditional position in the economy, and women encouraged 'Back to the stove and the marital bed'. Combining propaganda film and newsreel footage - often to hilarious effect - Field contrasts it with recollections from some of the women today in interviews that reveal the extent of sexual and racial discrimination they encountered. Consummately skilful in articulating vital political issues through a strong sense of humour.Author: MA
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- Jessica North said...
- Posted on Aug 01 2008 01:40 this is one of the best documentaries i have ever seen... i just saw it again and it holds up over time and is still as wonderful as the first time I saw it!
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Cast & crew
Director: Connie Field
Producer: Connie Field
Cast: Lola Weixel, Margaret Wright, Lyn Childs, Gladys Belcher, Wanita Allen full cast
Genre(s): Documentaries
Duration: 65 mins
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