Silkwood

"Silkwood" is a 1983 biographical drama film directed by Mike Nichols. It follows the true story of Karen Silkwood, a worker at a plutonium processing plant who becomes a whistleblower on safety violations and nuclear contamination. As Karen investigates the dangerous practices at the plant, she faces threats and intimidation that escalate as she gathers evidence. The movie explores themes of corporate negligence, worker rights, and personal sacrifice in the pursuit of justice.