Women of Steel

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.   

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Consulting Producer	Martha Ansara
	Producer	Robynne Murphy
Editing	Editor	Rowena Crowe Phillip Crawford
Sound	Music	Jan Preston Mo'Ju
Crew	Cinematography	Phillip Crawford Shaniece Igano
Directing	Director	Robynne Murphy
Department	Role	Name

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