Oscar-Winning "Norma Rae" Honored With Blu-ray Debut

Norma Rae 35th Anniversary 35th Anniversary

Norma Rae 35th Anniversary debuts on Blu-ray April 1

In an Oscar®-winning performance, Sally Field is unforgettable as Norma Rae, the Southern millworker who revolutionizes a small town and discovers a power in herself she never knew she had. Under the guidance of a New York unionizer (Ron Leibman) and with increasing courage and determination, Norma Rae organizes her fellow factory workers to fight for better conditions and wages. Based on a true story and co-starring Beau Bridges, Norma Rae is the mesmerizing tale of a modern-day heroine. With four Academy Awards nominations including “Best Picture,”* Norma Rae has stood the test of time - remaining a collection staple more than 35 years since its release.

*Best Adapted Screenplay, Harriet Jr. Frank and Irving Ravetch; Best Picture; Best Actress in a Leading Role (won), Sally Field; Best Music (won), Original Song, David Shire (music) and Norman Gimbel (lyrics), “It Goes Like It Goes,” 1979.

Special Features

                ● Hollywood Backstory: Norma Rae

                ● Theatrical Trailer

                ● Still Gallery

                ● Easter Egg - Fan Club Piece

                ● The Making of the Wedding of the Century Featurette

Norma Rae 35th Anniversary Blu-ray

Street Date:  April 1, 2014

Prebook Date: March 5, 2014

Screen Format: Widescreen 2.40:1

Audio:   English DTS-HD MA 1.0

Spanish DTS-HD MA 1.0

French DTS-HD MA 1.0

Subtitles:  English SDH/Spanish/French

U.S. Rating: PG

Total Run Time: 115 minutes

Closed Captioned: Yes