American Dream (Criterion Collection)

Riveting, Oscar-winning documentary from Barbara Kopple ("Harlan County, U.S.A.") centering on the bitter mid-'80s strike of meatpackers for the Hormel company in Austin, Minnesota. The struggle ignited conflict between workers and management, local and parent unions, and even family members. 98 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Uncompressed PCM mono; Subtitles: English (SDH); interview; theatrical trailer; essay.