Film Lens
The documentary 'Fly With Me' examines the evolution of flight attendants from glamorous figures to activists for gender equality. It features personal stories from former flight attendants like Casey Grant and Ann Hood, who reflect on the allure of the profession and the societal expectations placed on them. The film also addresses the challenges they faced, including the pressure to conform to strict grooming standards and the lack of autonomy in their roles.
Through interviews with activists like Kathleen Heenan and Patricia Ireland, the film shows how flight attendants contributed to the women's movement by advocating for equal rights and benefits. The narrative includes significant events such as the TWA strike, illustrating the shift from a focus on appearance to a fight for workplace equality. The documentary captures the transformation of the flight attendant role, showcasing how these women moved from conformity to activism.
Why Watch
- •Meet flight attendants who became activists for gender equality.
- •Find out how a strike changed the airline industry forever.
- •See how grooming standards impacted women's rights.
Did You Know
•TWA was shut down for more than a month due to a strike of stewards and stewardesses.
•Patricia Ireland stated that stewardesses played a major role in launching the women's movement.
•Mary Pat Laffey's case encouraged flight attendants to push boundaries in their careers.
•Flight attendants today can be male, older, married, or from any race or ethnic origin.
Perfect For
Women’s rights advocatesAviation history buffsLabor rights supporters