Made In Dagenham (2010) 7/10

Starring : Sally Hawkins, Bob Hoskins, Miranda Richardson, Geraldine James, Rosamund Pike, Andrea Riseborough, Daniel Mays, Jaime Winstone
Director : Nigel Cole
Running Time : 114 mins

It’s 1968, and the machinists working at the Ford factory in Dagenham are disgusted to learn that they are being paid as unskilled labourers so they get the union to fight for them, but when their arguments fall on deaf ears, factory girl Rita O’Grady (Hawkins) decides to lead the rest of the girls in strike action until they receive the same pay as their male counterparts.

I actually thought this was quite an entertaining little yarn, which shows just how recently it is that women finally got pay equality for doing the same jobs as men. Hawkins thankfully isn’t annoying like she was in Happy Go Lucky which was a blessing, and the supporting cast put in some solid performances. Coupled with the light hearted approach to what could be quite a serious topic, and you’ll find a likeable and enjoyable romp.

You’ll like this if you liked : Kinky Boots