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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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| Country | United States |
| Year | 1983 |
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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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