American Dream (1990)

The award-winning film of American lives, American courage, and the...

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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.

Director: Barbara Kopple
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date:
Music: Michael Small
Cinematography: Kevin Keating, Hart Perry
Editing: Cathy Caplan, Lawrence Silk
Production: Cabin Creek Films, Catholic Communication Campaign, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $269,823
Original Language: en

Keywords

strike, iowa, labor, labor strike, labor union, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Dream about?
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.
Who directed American Dream?
American Dream was directed by Barbara Kopple.
How long is American Dream?
American Dream has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is American Dream?
American Dream is a Documentary film.
How much did American Dream gross?
American Dream grossed $269,823 worldwide.
Where was American Dream produced?
American Dream was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.