If you find yourself inside on a cold day, snuggle up to some of these great films about workers. Many are not just great films about workers, but great films on their own, with terrific acting, directing, and more. And with movies so easy to watch nowadays on streaming services, these films are just a few clicks away.

Norma Rae (1979) – won Oscar for Best Actress and Best Original Song, nominated for Best Picture and Adapted Screenplay

American Factory (2019) – won Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. Available now on Netflix.

Matewan (1987) – nominated for Oscar for Best Cinematography

Bread & Roses (2000) – nominated for Palme D’Or, Cannes Film Festival

Harlan County, USA (1976) – won Oscar for Best Documentary Feature

Roger & Me (1989) – won Best Documentary, National Board of Review

Made in Dagenham (2010)

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