American Dream (The Criterion Collection) Blu-ray

American Dream from The Criterion Collection is a Barbara Kopple documentary about the 1985–86 Hormel Foods labour strike in Austin, Minnesota. This Blu-ray edition lists a new 4K digital restoration and archival extras, making it suited to viewers interested in labour history and documentary filmmaking.

At a glance

Documents the nearly yearlong 1985–86 strike by Austin, Minnesota’s Local P-9 against Hormel Foods.
The listing describes a new 4K digital restoration supervised and approved by director Barbara Kopple.
Extras listed include a 1992 interview with Kopple, an audio conversation with historian Studs Terkel, a trailer and an essay by Thom Powers.

Price

$34.04Save 37%

Reference price: ~~$53.90~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The film focuses on the human and political divisions surrounding a specific labour dispute, giving it a clear historical subject.
The listed archival interview and conversation provide context beyond the feature.

Technical specifications

7 specifications

Film details
Genre	Documentary
Format	Blu-ray
Contributor	Barbara Kopple
Language	English
Runtime	1 hour and 38 minutes
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Listed physical details
Dimensions and weight	2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 31.75 Grams

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing describes a new 4K digital restoration, but identifies the physical format as Blu-ray. It does not specify resolution or other playback details, so do not assume a 4K Ultra HD disc. The listed dimensions and weight are presented together in one dimensions field, so their individual attribution is unclear. The page gives a release date of 25 August 2026, which buyers should confirm for the selected listing.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in labour history, union disputes and documentary accounts of working-class communities.
Criterion collectors looking for a Barbara Kopple documentary with listed archival extras.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a confirmed 4K Ultra HD disc rather than a Blu-ray edition.

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Frequently asked questions

What is American Dream about?

The listing describes a documentary about the 1985–86 labour strike against Hormel Foods in Austin, Minnesota, and the divisions it caused in the community.

Does this edition include a 4K disc?

The physical format is listed as Blu-ray. A new 4K digital restoration is described, but the page does not specify a 4K Ultra HD disc.

What extras are listed?

The listing names a 1992 interview with Barbara Kopple, an audio conversation with Kopple and Studs Terkel from 1992, a trailer, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and an essay by Thom Powers.