Directed with energy by Joy Belding, “9 to 5” has appealing acting, eye-catching choreography and delightful costumes. But there’s something more intangible about what makes this production shine.

Now we have September 5, the searing new film from Swiss director Tim Fehlbaum. It’s already been nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Picture (in the drama category) and Fehlbaum and his co ...