Browsing through our local library, I came across this movie "North Country". I remember seeing some trailers of it about a year or two ago, so I just picked it up to kill my time over the weekend. Was I in for a surprise or what.
Its inspired by a true story. Its a movie about the first, class-action lawsuit against sexual harassment in the work place, in America. It is about women miners in Minnesota, back in the 80's. It definitely marks a historical event, but at the same time stirs up a very strong emotion. It did, at least for me. It is because of those women that I feel safe going to work today. That is huge.
Each and every character in the movie has done an amazing job. Hats off to the director, Niki Caro. I can't say enough about it. Probably, it might not leave as big an impression on others, but it is a powerful movie nonetheless.
The one question that comes to my mind after some introspection is that if I were one of those women, would I have stood up against injustice? When everyone else was against me? When my livelihood was at stake? It is a very brave choice and I am almost thankful that I have never had to face anything like it. Wow, that is rough terrain, I am sure at some point of our lives, some of us have or will have to make these tough choices. Some, stick it out and some don't, they fight back. I just hope I belong to the latter half.
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I havent seen that particular movie, but yes, I agree we are quite lucky...as of now we havent landed in really really tough situations whr we have to stand up for something...at all costs.
I belong to the latter half and often wonder if the grass is greener on the other side.
Well, good for you! Does take a lot of courage...Probably feels great in the end!
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