what was the movie norma rae based on
Norma Rae. Norma Rae is a 1979 film about a woman in a small town in North Carolina who is fired from her job in a textile factory after she tries to organize a labor union. The film is based on the true story of union organizer named Crystal Lee Sutton. This scene, in which Norma Rae gains the support and solidarity of her co-workers, was a turning point in the movie and in Suttonâs real life. Sally Field, who plays Norma Rae, won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal.