Based on true events, Radium Girls follows teen sisters, Bessie and Jo Cavallo, who dream of Hollywood and Egyptian pyramids as they paint luminous watch dials at the American Radium factory in New Jersey. When Jo loses a tooth, Bessie’s world is turned upside down as a mystery slowly unravels. She discovers a corporate cover-up and, in a radical coming of age story, Bessie and the Radium Girls decide to take on American Radium. Based on historical events, the national sensation following the notorious case of the Radium Girls in 1928 ultimately led to significant and lasting impact in the area of workplace health and safety and the study of radioactivity.
“With the words "teen" and "activist" becoming increasingly synonymous, this historical drama is incredibly relevant and feels made to appeal to and encourage today's passionate youths."
— Tara McNamara, Common Sense Media
Common Sense says: age 13+
Subjects: American History, Social Studies, EPA, Labor History, Legal Studies, Workers Rights
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DVD with PPR: $349
Life-of-File Digital Site License: $449
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Please contact us directly to inquire about one or two year digital licenses. Our standard pricing is $250 for a one-year license or $350 for a two-year license but we welcome the opportunity to work with each campus and to hep you curate packages.
Directors: Lydia Dean Pilcher, Ginny Mohler
Stars: Joey King, Abby Quinn, Cara Seymour
Language: English
Country: USA
Year: 2018
