Labor Day: Films to watch over the weekend

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The purpose of Labor Day is to commemorate the creation of the labour movement
It is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers
Here are some films we can watch over the Labor Day weekend

Written By:Sucharita

Updated: September 03 2022 12:04:03 PM ET Washington D.C., DC, USA

In order to shorten the long spell between the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving, Labor Day is more than just an extra Monday off in September.

The purpose of Labor Day, according to the official Department of Labor website, is to commemorate the “creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.”

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So, a three-day weekend is associated with Labor Day. However, the three-day weekend is sort of the point—unlike most national holidays, which close businesses like banks—in a way. Labor Day is a day to honor those of us who toil diligently every day to support ourselves and keep society’s cogs turning.

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But how can we recognise the arduous work we do throughout the year as we celebrate this day? There are worse ways to celebrate Thanksgiving than with a movie marathon on your couch, just like there are worse ways to celebrate pretty much every other holiday.

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If you want to unwind this Labor Day with a movie binge session but aren’t sure where to begin, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Here are some films and documentaries you may watch to honor the spirit of Labor Day, ranging from films that directly reference the labor movement, like Norma Rae, to films that depict the grind of American work life on a daily basis, like Office Space.

Norma Rae (1979)