North Country: Based on the true story of Josey Aimes, who was involved in the 1st major sexual harassment case in the United States back in 1984. Charlize Theron plays Josey, who gets a job as a miner in upstate Minnesota. The mining company already is upset that they have to employ women; some of the guys working there do things to extreme to make the women uncomfortable. The acting by Charlize Theron proves that her role in Monster was no fluke…….she is absolutely excellent in this movie! (Oscar nomination) Frances McDormand also turns in a great role as a co-worker stricken with Lou Gehrig disease who comes to her friend’s side to fight. The story is powerful and has layers to it that the director handled perfectly. We even get a little court room drama mixed in. The focus is not on the job itself, but on the life struggles and triumphs some must go through.
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With a running time of 121 minutes
This film is rated R
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