American Factory

    American Factory
    2019

    Synopsis

    In post-industrial Ohio, a Chinese billionaire opens a new factory in the husk of an abandoned General Motors plant, hiring two thousand blue-collar Americans. Early days of hope and optimism give way to setbacks as high-tech China clashes with working-class America.

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    Cast

    • Junming 'Jimmy' WangSelf - Vice President, Fuyao
    • Sherrod BrownSelf - U.S. Senator, Ohio
    • Dave BurrowsSelf - Vice President, Fuyao Glass America
    • John GauthierSelf - President, Fuyao Glass America
    • Rob HaerrSelf - Furnace Supervisor
    • Cynthia HarperSelf - Lamination Specialist
    • Wong HeSelf - Furance Engineer
    • Jill LamantiaSelf - Forklift Operator
    • Jeff Daochuan LiuSelf - President, Fuyao Glass America
    • Shawnea RosserSelf - Glass Inspector

    Recommendations

    • 91

      The Film Stage

      Thoroughly engrossing ... The way the directors are able to provide a portrait of empathy on all sides is astounding.
    • 91

      The A.V. Club

      By telling their stories, entertainingly and persuasively, Bognar and Reichert make the case that they all deserve better.
    • 83

      IndieWire

      The movie never lacks for insights into the nature of the disconnect.
    • 80

      Screen Daily

      Both intimate and epic, American Factory offers a remarkably candid, fly-on-the-wall account ... It’s a deceptively lighthearted look at one of the most significant cultural and economic conflicts of our times.
    • 80

      Variety

      American Factory is anything but a dry documentary, and will likely be a prime contender in awards season.
    • 80

      The Guardian

      There are toe-curling culture clash moments.
    • 80

      The New Yorker

      The filmmakers’ probing analysis reveals the basic principles of freedom and dignity within the political essence of labor issues.
    • 80

      Rolling Stone

      American Factory sets out to chart what’s supposed to be a test run for the future of the auto industry and an example of positive international relations. It ends up capturing a cross-cultural car wreck in slow motion.

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