SILKWOOD
This drama is based on the true story of Karen Silkwood (Meryl Streep), who works at a nuclear facility, along with her boyfriend, Drew Stephens (Kurt Russell), and their roommate, Dolly Pelliker (Cher). When Karen becomes concerned about safety practices at the plant, she begins raising awareness of violations that could put workers at risk. Intent on continuing her investigation, Karen discovers a suspicious development: She has been exposed to high levels of radiation.
LABOUR FOCUSED SCREENINGS SUPPORTED BY:
WDLC, Windsor Essex Labour History Project
Unifor Local 240
Unifor Local 195
Unifor Local 200
Unifor Local 2458
Unifor Local 444
CUPE Local 1393
Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario
OPSEU Region 1
Windsor District CUPE Council Local 9104
OSSTF District 9, Greater Essex
Director
Mike Nichols
Genre
Rating
STC
Year
1983
Country
Language(s)
Runtime
2h 11m
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