About this title: Depicting the effects of a mid-1980s strike by the employees of a Hormel meat-packing plant in Austin, Minnesota, Barbara Kopple's Academy Award-winning documentary American Dream observes both the daily struggles of the striking workers and the behind-the-scenes conflicts amongst the union leaders. Upset at a proposed pay cut, the local union chapter begins the strike against the advice of their parent organization, hiring an outside consultant who encourages the workers. This consultant's aggressive, no-compromise approach turns the conflict into national news but also alienates management. ...
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Format: VHS
Date: December 6, 1993
UPC:026359081132
Description: Fine. No packaging. Originally released: 1992. Language: English. Run time: 102 mins. Promo copy from director/producer's office in plain black case. read more
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