Silence of the North

Born to a hardscrabble farm life in early 20th century Alberta, Olive Goodwin (Ellen Burstyn) took the option of wedding ambitious trapper Walter Reamer (Tom Skerritt) and establishing a life with him in the rugged Far North. The harrowing circumstances of the following decade that would find her fighting for survival for herself and her three kids is memorably depicted in this cult favorite adventure-drama adapted from Olive Fredrickson's 1972 memoir; Gordon Pinsent, David Fox co-star. 94 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Region Free