Released nine years after the events portrayed in the film, Mike Nichols' SILKWOOD ('83) tells the story of the real nuclear whistle-blower Karen Silkwood – played by Meryl Streep. See it as part of tonight's Special Theme: The Working class, starting at 8pm ET. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Based on the real nuclear whistle-blower Karen Silkwood, Mike Nichols' SILKWOOD ('83) marked Meryl Streep's 5th Oscar nomination – having won the previous year for SOPHIE'S CHOICE ('82). Streep has an unbroken record of 21 Oscar nominations for acting. #SummerUnderTheStars | Turner Classic Movies: TCM