Plot
2019 documentary film by Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert
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Why Watch This
American Factory pulls back the curtain on the cultural and economic clash that erupts when a Chinese billionaire reopens a shuttered Ohio factory. It blends intimate access to the workers’ daily lives with a broader commentary on globalization, making the macro‑political feel personal and urgent.
Best For
Documentary lovers, Business enthusiasts, Labor history buffs, Social‑justice viewers, Fans of cross‑cultural storytelling
The CinePearl Take
Directors Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert wield a patient, observational style that lets tension build without heavy narration, letting the audience feel the stakes. Cao Dewang’s quiet presence on camera becomes a study in corporate paternalism, his gestures speaking louder than any interview. The film’s pacing mirrors the grind of the assembly line—steady, methodical, and occasionally jolted by conflict—underscoring the uneasy dance between profit and people.
If You Liked This, Try
The China Hustle · Inside Job · The Great Hack
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert
- Cast
- Cao Dewang
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- Released
- 25 Jan 2019
- Language
- Mandarin, English
- Country
- United States
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