description North Country Overview
North Country is a 2005 drama film based on the true story of Lois Jenson’s sexual harassment lawsuit against Eveleth Taconite Company. The screenplay adapts Clara Bingham and Laura Leedy Gansler’s book detailing the legal battle stemming from events at a Minnesota iron mine. The film features a cast including Charlize Theron and Frances McDormand, centering on the case's impact.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
info North Country Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2005 |
help North Country FAQ
Who was Lois Jenson in the story behind North Country?
Lois Jenson was a Minnesota mine worker whose sexual-harassment lawsuit against Eveleth Taconite became the basis for the film. North Country adapts the legal history described in Clara Bingham and Laura Leedy Gansler's book Class Action.
Who plays Josey Aimes in North Country?
Charlize Theron plays Josey Aimes, a fictionalized version of the woman at the center of the workplace harassment story. The cast also includes Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, and Sissy Spacek.
Where does North Country take place?
The 2005 drama is set in Minnesota's iron-mining region, where Josey takes a mining job to support her children. The mine becomes the setting for harassment, retaliation, and the later court battle.
Is North Country based on a true story?
Yes. The film is based on the real legal case brought by Lois Jenson against Eveleth Taconite, although characters and events were dramatized for the 2005 movie.
explore Explore More
Similar to North Country
See all arrow_forward
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
