American Dream (1992)

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An examination of the six-year labor dispute at a Minnesota meat-packing plant.

PG-13, 1 hr. 40 min.

Documentary, Special Interest

Directed By: Barbara Kopple , Cathy Caplan

In Theaters: Mar 18, 1992 Limited

On DVD: Mar 2, 2004

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Though a political film about labor unionism, American Dream is ultimately about the decimation of a social community, one that has suffered divorces, illnesses and broken friendships as a result of the conflict.

May 13, 2006 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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A good doc about strikers at a Hormel meat packing plant. and the struggles between the company, the unions and the workers.

November 9, 2008

Phillip Renke

As in, the power working folk can have on the "Local" level, the power of the parent Unions, and the power of a company. I've seen the movie plenty, and changed views just as often. Ultimately a defeat, hopefully some lessons learned by others. Last time I watched it, a few minutes in I was crying because I knew

May 17, 2010