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Buy This Item Silkwood by MGM (Video & DVD)  Available from Amazon  $12.99  on 11-16-2008     Meryl Streep is stunning (The New York Times) in this shocking true story about one woman's struggle against a huge corporation. Nominated* for five Academy AwardsÂ(r), including Best Actress (Streep) and Best Supporting Actress (Cher), this daring, provocative and critically acclaimed drama just 'shouldn't be missed (Newsweek)! Karen Silkwood (Streep) lives a free-spirited existence with two friends (Kurt Russell and Cher) who work with her at an Oklahoma nuclear facility. It's only when she discovers she's been exposed to radiation that Karen's conscience awakens, and soon she is digging for evidence of wrongdoing at her company. But her sudden zeal for safer working conditions may come at a high price as she alienates friends and possibly even puts herown life in peril. Reader Reviews "Silkwood" was Meryl Streep's breakthrough movie. It's no surprise why. Streep radiates class and determination as whistleblower Karen Silkwood. She brings conviction to her role, carrying the film. Though the movie's coda claims that Silkwood died under "unknown circumstances",one still wonders if there was a conspiracy afoot. "Silkwood" is also a human story. Kurt Russell is excellent as Silkwood's on-again,off-again,and frequently shirtless lover Drew (this helps,since the plot slows down several times) Cher shines as Silkwood's lesbian friend Dolly. Craig T. Nelson is a convincing villain. "Silkwood" tells an inspirational, chilling story. While it is slow at points, the acting and production is excellent. It's a timeless classic of courage and conviction.

Silkwood Available from Amazon Price: $12.99 Updated on 11-16-2008.

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