For such a highly acclaimed film, I found it remarkably unmoving. The audience is never fully engaged in the character of Norma Rae, her relationships, or the situation of the workers in the mill. The story of the Southern mill workers hardships and struggle to unionize seems perfect for a emotionally stirring drama; however, this potential was completely unrealized by the film's inability to connect with it's audience on any real emotional level. It is easy to see why Sally Field won Best Actress, but the film never really found its niche; rather, it glossed over many aspects of the story giving highlights of each, but leaving me to wonder what the whole story might actually have been.
