# North Country (2005)

> A Minnesota miner risks her livelihood and social standing to challenge entrenched workplace abuse in a landmark fight for justice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4871

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Niki Caro
- Cast: Charlize Theron, Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sean Bean, Jeremy Renner, Richard Jenkins, Sissy Spacek, Thomas Curtis
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0395972/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: harrowing, righteous, earnest, social justice film night, serious drama night

## Synopsis

A groundbreaking legal battle unfolds as one woman's courage challenges systemic abuse in the workplace.

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