Radium Girls is a 2018 film based on the true story of female factory workers who were exposed to radium while painting watch dials in the 1920s. The workers' job was to paint the numbers on the dials with radium paint, which glowed in the dark. They were encouraged to use their lips to make the brush tip small, allowing for more precise painting. The workers were not aware of the dangers of radium, and were told that it was safe.
As time went on, the girls began to experience severe health problems, including radiation poisoning, loss of teeth, and bone fractures. Despite their suffering, the company denied any wrongdoing and refused to take responsibility for the workers' injuries.
The film follows the story of Grace Fryer (played by Joey King), a young woman who becomes ill and fights for justice for herself and her fellow workers. Grace's case leads to a lawsuit against the company that exposed the workers to radium, and the case becomes a landmark in the struggle for workers' rights.
The film highlights the importance of worker safety and the power of speaking up against injustice. It sheds light on the struggles and sacrifices of these young women who fought for their rights, and the legacy they left behind.
