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Based on the true story of Karen Silkwood, a worker at Kerr-McGee’s Cimarron nuclear plant who was contaminated with plutonium on several occasions and later died under suspicious circumstances, “Silkwood” was panned by some critics who questioned its accuracy. The film clearly implies that Silkwood was murdered because she was about to expose safety violations at her plant; en route to her late-night meeting with a New York Times reporter, she was run off of the road.
While the movie does deviate from the facts in some instances, it is largely faithful to the important details of the Silkwood case. Richard Rashke’s “Who Killed Karen Silkwood” (1981, 2000) - written after Silkwood’s parents pursued (and won) a civil case against K-M and based on court documents - presents ample evidence that Silkwood was indeed deliberately contaminated with plutonium and was murdered just days later. In fact, the film doesn’t even address the most serious accusations - that Silkwood was part of a larger conspiracy that involved a number of state and federal agencies, that she was spied on by both K-M and the FBI, and that she may have stumbled across an international plutonium smuggling ring.
As a documentary, “Silkwood” does an acceptable job of outlining Silkwood’s murder and the events leading up to it. Some of the dramatizations are disappointing but understandable. The lesbian storyline involving Silkwood’s roommate Dolly (played by a refreshingly unglamorous Cher) struck me as silly and extraneous, particularly since, in real life, Silkwood’s roommate was merely an acquaintance (not a good friend), and Silkwood was the one suspected of being a lesbian.
Nonetheless, as a drama, “Silkwood” certainly deserved its five Academy Award nominations. The actors all give convincing performances, especially Meryl Streep as Silkwood and Kurt Russell as Silkwood’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, Drew Stephens. The movie is a chilling piece of work that will haunt you long after it’s over. Especially creepy are the decontamination scenes. Yet, for those who decide to delve deeper into the Silkwood saga, the story only gets scarier…
Mike Nichols is one of the best directors in Hollywood history (”The Graduate”, “Working Girl”), and Meryl Streep is the greatest there ever was and there ever will be (”Sophie’s Choice”, “One True Thing”, “Kramer vs. Kramer”.) I don’t think anyone needs convincing to view this film. The film is based on a true story, and the subject matter it deals with is very important. Karen Silkwood’s bravery and courage gives you hope, even though you know the film will end tragically(if you know who Karen Silkwood was). The film is horrifying to the viewer, if the viewer allows him/herself to relate to the situation and the characters. Cher is great as Silkwood’s gay roomate. Streep can make you cry and make you laugh, but what a lot of people don’t know is that she can also sing. She sings “Amazing Grace” so well. Mike Nichols has a way of engaging his viewers, that is so mysterious and great.
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