Sometimes life gives you a second chance!
As was the case with moi, in respect to the Indie Film, titled "Made in Dagenham".
This past week, for instance, the handlers for the British flick - based on a true story and adapted for the silver screen by William Ivory - blanketed the festival grounds at Mann's Chinese Theatre with eye-catching promos to lure filmgoers into a sneak preview of the drama-comedy starring Bob Hoskins.
But, my sights were set on catching Kevin Spacey's new political potboiler, which caused a scheduling conflict.
But, as fate would have it, an invite to "Made in Dagenham" flew into my e-mail box yesterday morning bright and early - and consequently - I was able to make arrangements to slip into the Laemmle Sunset 5 Theatre in West Hollywood last night to take it in.
What a delightful night of entertainment it turned out to be!
Not surprising.
When it came to my attention that Director Nigel Cole was at the helm (Calendar Girls), I wouldn't expect anything less of this production!
Without doubt, there would be a few hearty belly laughs, a smidgen or two of witty dialogue, and a potent storyline to sink my teeth into.
Indeed!
Once the flick sprang to life on the silver screen, I became totally engrossed in the thought-provoking subject material, that moved along at a fast pace.
In a nutshell, "Made in Dagenham" is a true story about a gaggle of female machinists who stood up to Ford Motors way back in 1968 in a dispute over hourly wages, in spite of the potentially-crushing odds against breaking new ground in the uncharted waters of equal pay for workers of the female persuasion (who were more-or-less regarded as lowly second-class workers inferior to male employees).
In one amusing scene, a spokesperson for the celebrated upstarts laments:
"We don't get equal pay because we don't have a dick between our legs!"
Later on, when tensions on the picket-line mount, another reporter pointedly asks if the women are going to be able to cope.
Her response?
"We're women. What a silly question!"
The new release - making the rounds at Film Festivals around the country, is causing quite a buzz.
This is - in part due to the fact - that members of the ensemble cast have turned in bravado performances!
And, because the well-scripted material is lushly produced with a light touch.
In sum, "Made in Dagenham" is a hilarious - insightful and thought-provoking - high-spirited account of the woman's movement in the late sixties fighting for the right to equal pay.
Catch it if you can!
After all, once the credits crawl, you'll end up strolling out of the theatre with a wide smile on your face.
"Made in Dagenham" is definitely a feel-good film worth every cent of admission!
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