American Dream (1990)
The award-winning film of American lives, American courage, and the...
TMDb|7.3
06/10/1990• 1h 38mDocumentary
Overview
When workers at the Hormel meatpacking plant in Austin, Minnesota are asked to take a substantial pay cut in a highly profitable year, the local labor union decides to go on strike and fight for a wage they believe is fair. But as the work stoppage drags on and the strikers face losing everything, friends become enemies, families are divided and the very future of this typical mid American town is threatened.
Details
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Director
Barbara Kopple
Production Countries
US, GB
Spoken Languages
English
Production Companies
Cabin Creek Films, Catholic Communication Campaign, Channel 4 Television