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History of the film:
The screenplay by Michael Seitzman was inspired by the 2002 book Class Action: The Story of Lois Jenson and the Landmark Case That Changed Sexual Harassment Law by Clara Bingham and Laura Leedy Gansler, which chronicled the case of Jenson v. Eveleth Taconite Company and USW Local 2705 which supported the employer's efforts through the horrific events and ensuing legal battles.
North Country premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2005 before being released by Warner Bros. Pictures on October 21, 2005. The film received positive reviews from critics, but underperformed at the box office, grossing $25.2 million against a $35 million budget. At the 78th Academy Awards, Theron and McDormand were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, respectively.
Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urVRa7mBsso
The social implications of North Country:
North country shows important social issues such as sexism, unfair treatment. and sexual harassment in the workplace. The women in the film work in a mine where they are treated unfairly by the male coworkers because they are women. The film shows how hard it can be to stand up for yourself when others don't believe you or support you. It also shows that it is so important to fight for what is right, even when it is difficult.
Examples from the movie of sexual harassment women endured at the mine.
