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
- 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.