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American Dream (2009)

Movie"The award-winning film of American lives, American courage, and the..."
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PG-13 1 hr 38 minAug 21st, 2009Documentary
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.
DirectorBarbara Kopple

Movie Details

On DVD & Blu-ray:August 21st, 2009 - Buy DVD
Movie Box Office Gross:$269,823 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Cabin Creek Films, Catholic Communication Campaign, Channel 4 Television
American Dream on the Web:Official Website
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