Working Girl, a 1988 classic, tells the story of Tess McGill a working class girl determined to work her way up the corporate ladder. Through a series of events, some of her own making, she finds herself assuming the authority of her boss. Working Girl does a great job of telling an inspiring story through humor, great performances and great direction.

Among the takeaways from this movie are:

• Never give up, no matter the odds against you
• Your intelligence and effort will be noticed if you put yourself out there and take risks
• Everyone can improve upon their station in America

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