description Silkwood Overview
Silkwood portrays Karen Silkwood, a nuclear plant worker and union activist who investigated concerns about safety violations at Kerr-McGee’s plutonium facility. Following her death in a car crash, a lawsuit led to a jury awarding $10 million in damages to the Silkwood estate, later reduced to $1.3 million through settlement. The film is based on Howard Kohn's reporting and legal proceedings surrounding the case.
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info Silkwood Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1983 |
help Silkwood FAQ
Was Karen Silkwood a real person?
Yes. Karen Silkwood worked at Kerr-McGee's Cimarron plutonium facility in Oklahoma and became active in the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers union.
What was Karen Silkwood carrying when she died?
Silkwood was reportedly traveling to meet a journalist with documents concerning safety practices at the plant. She died in a car crash on November 13, 1974, and the expected documents were not found.
Who plays Karen Silkwood and Drew Stephens in Silkwood?
Meryl Streep plays Karen Silkwood, while Kurt Russell plays her partner Drew Stephens. Cher portrays Karen's friend and housemate, Dolly Pelliker.
Did Silkwood's family really win a lawsuit against Kerr-McGee?
Yes. A jury awarded the estate $10.5 million in 1979, although later court proceedings changed the award before the case was settled. The legal battle concerned plutonium contamination and Kerr-McGee's responsibility for it.
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