MN90: The Hormel Strike on Film

Barbara Kopple won her first Oscar for a documentary about Kentucky coal workers. She won her second Oscar for a documentary about striking meat packers in Austin, Minnesota. Britt Aamodt takes a look at Kopple’s American Dream.  -----Editor: Britt Aamodt Producer: Britt AamodtEditorial support: Emily Krumberger Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Image: Hormel strike solidarity button, 1985-86 [credit: Minnesota Historical Society Collections]-----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/Facebook.com/MN90AmpersNever miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund