The classic comedy 9 to 5 gets revisited through an all-new documentary chronicling the real-life workplace inequality that's touched on in the film, and for the occasion, a new rendition of the iconic theme song has been released. This time, original performer and 9 to 5 star Dolly Parton has teamed up with music megastar Kelly Clarkson for the duet. The pair released the song on Sept. 9, 2022, ahead of the limited theatrical release of Still Working 9 to 5 in NYC and LA theaters from Sept. 16-22, 2022. You can listen below, courtesy of Dolly Parton on YouTube.
“It was so great getting to sing the reimagined version of 9 to 5. It was amazing, not only the new song, but the documentary Still Working 9 to 5 is also amazing," Clarkson said in a statement.
The single is released by SMACK Records, LLC, and distributed by Atlantic Record Company. It is produced by Shane McAnally, Sasha Sloan, and King Henry. The end credits of the movie feature the only studio footage of Dolly and Kelly recording the new duet. You can find the song here, and you can also get a sneak peek at Still Working 9 to 5 by watching the official teaser trailer below.
Still Working 9 to 5 is directed by Camille Hardman and Gary Lane, and produced by MightyFine Entertainment and TwinzZone Productions in association with Artemis Rising Foundation.The documentary "infuses humor with facts" by interviewing special guests, such as 9 to 5 movie stars Parton, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dabney Coleman, as well as Rita Moreno and Allison Janney from the TV series version and Broadway Musical. The guests reflect on the timelessness of the issues raised in the film, coughing on how really not much has changed over the past 50 years with the treatment of women in the workplace.
Sponsoring the movie's limited theatrical release is the Institute for Women's Policy Research, a Washington DC Power Women's Group. The overall goal is to bring more awareness to the themes raised in the doc to everyday women who are impacted by pay inequality, sexual harassment, the glass ceiling, and other issues in their work lives.
Still Working 9 to 5 Chronicles a Lack of Progress for Women in the Workplace
“Who knew that 42 years later l’d still be working 9 to 5," Parton said of her involvement with the doc. “I believed then, and I believe now that every person deserves to be paid fairly for their work... no matter who they are. I think this documentary (Still Working 9 to 5) shows that the struggle continues and that we all need to do our part to help make things better for everybody.”
C. Nicole Mason, President/CEO, Institute for Women’s Policy Research, added, "“We are excited to be the official organizational partner of Still Working 9 to 5—a film that sheds light on many of the issues women face in the workforce while trying to provide for their families and advance in their careers. Even though women are 50 percent of the workforce, the modern workplace is something out of the Mad Men era. “Women still earn less than their male counterparts, are less likely to be promoted to the role of CEO in companies and face sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. There’s still so much work to be done.”
Find out more about the film at StillWorking9to5.com.