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2005 Certificate 15
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This melodrama for the modern age is based on the true story of the first successful sexual harassment case in America. Niki Caro's (WHALE RIDER) inspirational tale traces one woman's determined struggle for independence and equality in a male-dominated environment, a struggle that set a precedent for improved working .. Read more

Starring Charlize Theron, Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Thomas Curtis
Director Niki Caro
Genres Drama

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This melodrama for the modern age is based on the true story of the first successful sexual harassment case in America. Niki Caro's (WHALE RIDER) inspirational tale traces one woman's determined struggle for independence and equality in a male-dominated environment, a struggle that set a precedent for improved working conditions for women across the country. Charlize Theron plays Josey Aimes, a young mother of two who has just left her abusive husband and returned home to live with her parents (Sissy Spacek and Richard Jenkins). Reconnecting with her old friend Glory (Frances McDormand), she learns of a well-paid job at the mines that would allow her a modicum of independence for the first time in her life. But Josey soon finds out about the drawbacks to the job, as the men mount a war of escalating cruelty against the women, who are expected to take it like a man. Dildos in lunch boxes, obscene graffiti, and a harrowing episode in a Porta-Potty are just some of the indignities the women have to suffer in silence. Finally, Josey is pushed too far and decides to fight back, but she finds herself hard-pressed to find allies willing to sacrifice their bread and butter.

Starring Charlize Theron, Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Thomas Curtis, Sean Bean, Sissy Spacek, Richard Jenkins, Jim Cada, Elle Petersen, Rusty Schwimmer, Michelle Monaghan, Marjorie Monaghan, Brad Henke, Jillian Armenante, Linda Edmond, Sissy, Linda
Director Niki Caro
Studio WARNER BROS
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 1 min
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English, Audio Description
Hearing-impaired English
Subtitles DVD: Arabic, Dutch, English, Hebrew, Icelandic
Released Production year: 2005

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DVD: 05 Jun 2006

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    • NORTH COUNTRY conveys what it's like to be a small-town social pariah and to fear for yourself in the workplace. It even says a little something about the refuge and sanctity of a neighborhood tavern.

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      North Country my review

      I would like too say that this is a great film about the struggles of some tough woman working in what is viewed as a mans world.

      Good actresses and ... read more »

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    • Rated - 4.0 stars  

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      Got better and better

      Wasn't too sure as we started watching but it picked up and we really enjoyed this film. And it was so recent in our feminist history! Well worth watching.

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      Great storyline

      There have been a few films based upon court cases that were won in America. This is that type of story.

      definitely one to watch, with great acting ... read more »

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