Women of Steel
“They took on a giant...”
Synopsis
Forty years ago, Wollongong’s Jobs for Women Campaign, with director Robynne Murphy among its leaders, took on Australia’s most powerful company BHP – and won. But when the 1980s steel slump devastated the city’s economy, the women were forced into the courtroom. Their struggle plays out against a background of societal changes: from anti-discrimination legislation, to the shifting roles of women in the home and workforce (particularly complex in Wollongong’s migrant, non-English speaking households). This fascinating account of the largely forgotten history of Australia’s Steel City was crafted over decades with support from local community volunteers and over 500 donors.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robynne Murphy
- Original Score
- Jan Preston, Mo'Ju
- Original Title
- Women of Steel
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Turkish
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Piccolo Films, Ballad Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robynne Murphy
Jan Preston, Mo'Ju
Phillip Crawford, Rowena Crowe
Robynne Murphy
Department Leadership Roster
Robynne Murphy
Director
Robynne Murphy
Producer
Phillip Crawford
Editor
Rowena Crowe
Editor
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What is Women of Steel about?
Forty years ago, Wollongong’s Jobs for Women Campaign, with director Robynne Murphy among its leaders, took on Australia’s most powerful company BHP – and won. But when the 1980s steel slump devastated the city’s economy, the women were forced into the courtroom. Their struggle plays out against a background of societal changes: from anti-discrimination legislation, to the shifting roles of women in the home and workforce (particularly complex in Wollongong’s migrant, non-English speaking households). This fascinating account of the largely forgotten history of Australia’s Steel City was crafted over decades with support from local community volunteers and over 500 donors.
Who directed Women of Steel?
Women of Steel was directed by Robynne Murphy.
Who stars in Women of Steel?
The principal cast of Women of Steel includes Not specified.
When was Women of Steel released and how long is it?
Women of Steel was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Women of Steel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Women of Steel was composed by Jan Preston, Mo'Ju.