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Is the movie North Country (2005) based on a true story?

Olivia Thompson Olivia Thompson Apr 21, 2023 · 1 min read
Is the movie North Country (2005) based on a true story?
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Yes, the movie North Country (2005) is based on the true story of Lois Jenson, a woman who led the first class-action sexual harassment lawsuit in the United States. The events depicted in the film took place in the late 1980s at a Minnesota mining company.

What is the true story behind the movie North Country (2005)?

The movie North Country is based on the true story of a group of women who worked in a Minnesota iron mine and their landmark sexual harassment lawsuit against the company.

In 1975, Josey Aimes, the main character played by Charlize Theron, became one of the first women to work at the mine. Despite intense sexual harassment and assault by her male colleagues, she tries to tolerate the situation to provide for her family.

After a particularly violent incident, Josey decides to take legal action against the company with the help of lawyer Bill White (played by Woody Harrelson). In 1984, the case of Jenson v. Eveleth Taconite Co. became the first class-action lawsuit for sexual harassment in the United States.

The lawsuit exposed the horrific working conditions and harassment that the women faced daily in the mine. In 1998, Eveleth Taconite Co. settled the case for $3.5 million and agreed to update their policies and procedures to protect employees from sexual harassment.

The women involved in the lawsuit were noted for their bravery and perseverance in breaking down barriers for future women in the mining industry.

Are there any books about the true story behind the movie North Country (2005)?

Yes, there is a book titled “Class Action: The Landmark Case That Changed Sexual Harassment Law” by Clara Bingham and Laura Leedy Gansler. The book covers the true story behind the landmark sexual harassment case Jenson v. Eveleth Taconite Company, which inspired the movie North Country.

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