Still Working 9 to 5 is streaming now on OUTtv and OUTflix

The beloved 1980 workplace comedy Working 9 to 5 is back in the spotlight, with the 2022 documentary Still Working 9 to 5 available for streaming on OUTtv and OUTflix. This documentary revisits the world of 9 to 5 through interviews with icons like Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton. They examine the film’s courageous critique of sexism in offices, which remains strikingly meaningful four decades later.

For queer viewers, the themes of solidarity and resistance in the film resonate deeply. Still Working 9 to 5 not only revisits the pop culture moment that led to real-life movements like the  9to5 workers’ organization and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, but it also reminds us of the ongoing struggle for equality. The documentary shows how comedy can be a catalyst for real change, a lesson that speaks directly to LGBTQ+ communities still fighting discrimination in all forms, including wage gaps, harassment, and erasure.

In interviews with activists, working women, and original stars, the documentary bridges the past and present. While legal gains have been made, systemic issues like pay inequity and workplace safety persist, disproportionately affecting women and marginalized BIPOC and queer communities. Seeing those shared struggles acknowledged and examined brings both catharsis and renewed purpose to queer artists and workers.

If you loved the original 9 to 5 or are passionate about equality in the workplace, this documentary is a must-watch. Catch it now on OUTtv and OUTflix, and revisit a cultural touchstone that continues to push us to dig deeper, speak louder, and inspire stronger change now more than ever.