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North Country

DVD Widescreen More Info Close Caption: Yes Region Code: 1 UPC: 012569593404 Languages: English 5.1 (Primary), French 5.1, Spanish 5.1, English subtitles, French subtitles, Spanish subtitles	Usually ships in 5-10 days	$13.49 (10% off) List Price: ~~$14.99~~
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Synopsis

A fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States — Jenson vs. Eveleth Mines, where a woman who endured a range of abuse while working as a miner filed and won the landmark 1984 lawsuit.

2006 Oscar® Nominee: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Charlize Theron,) Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Frances McDormand)

Review

Based on one of the first sexual harassment lawsuits that would forever change the way women were viewed in a work environment, director Caro’s follow-up to Whale Rider is clearly dramatized for the big screen but works so well due to her (once again) remarkable direction. Theron delivers another gut-wrenching performance as Josey Ames, a single mother (now that she escaped her abusive husband) in desperate need of a job. Glory (the fantastic McDormand) helps Josey get a good-paying position at the local iron mines where the man vs. women ratio is at an overwhelming and intimidating count. Littly by little, Josey begins to experience the inappropriate behavior these men present in order to make the women know they are not welcome. After the most nauseating and unspeakable acts finally send her into a driven attempt at bringing justice to these villains, Josey quickly finds she stands alone, even causing coworkers (including her own father) to become her antagonists. In the tradition of Norma Rae and Erin Brockovich, Theron’s emotionally charged performance is so effective you will want to stand up and cheer. Some of the emotion can feel forced at times, especially in the court-room scenes, but the film still gets its point across without being too trite or predictable making for quite the powerful drama.

-- Chris Lombardi

Product Format Information

DVD Widescreen: $13.49

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 012569593404

Studio : Warner

Languages: English 5.1 (Primary) , French 5.1 , Spanish 5.1 , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
Extras: Deleted Scenes
Features:
Documentaries: Stories from The North Country

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DVD Pan & Scan: $13.49

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 012569593398

Studio : Warner

Languages: English 5.1 (Primary) , French 5.1 , Spanish 5.1 , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Pan & Scan
Extras: Deleted Scenes
Features:
Documentaries: Stories from The North Country