Mother Trucker: The Diana Kilmury Story

Based on true events, this Canadian drama follows Diana Kilmury, a determined long haul trucker who refuses to be cowed by crime and corruption within a powerful union. The film puts her behind the wheel as she uncovers evidence of mob influence at the top of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and decides to take a stand. What begins as a personal battle against fear grows into a broader fight for integrity inside a sprawling labor organization. The story centers on grit and practical resolve rather than flash, showing how one woman challenges entrenched networks and threats. Her path meets high stakes moments on the road and in backroom meetings where strategy and courage collide.

Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, with J.W. Meadowfield and Anne Wheeler adapting the material, the film aired as a Canadian television drama in 1996. Barbara Williams stars as Diana Kilmury, with Nicholas Campbell co leading and a tight supporting cast.

Critics framed the movie as a grounded portrait of whistle blower courage set against organized crime in the labor world. The script centers on individual resilience, ethical duty, and the cost of resistance, while staying clear of sensationalism.

Although not a wide release, the film contributes to a lineage of Canadian true story dramas about workers rights and female leadership. It offers a snapshot of mid 1990s union tensions and the ongoing thread of reform within the Teamsters story.