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Original title: American Dream
Year: 1990
Running time: 98 min.
Country: United States
Director: Barbara Kopple, Cathy Caplan, Thomas Haneke, Lawrence Silk
Cast: Documentary
Music: Michael Small
Cinematography: Peter Gilbert, Kevin Keating, Hart Perry, Mark Petersson, Mathieu Roberts
Producer: Co-production United States-United Kingdom;
Cabin Creek, Catholic Communication Campaign, Film4 Productions
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: 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.

Awards: 1990: Oscar: Best Documentary

1991: Sundance: Grand Jury Prize, Filmmakers Trophy, Audience Award

1991: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Best Director / Documentary

1992: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Documentary

1991: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Documentary

1992: National Society of Film Critics (NSFC): Best Documentary.

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