American Factory

"Cultures collide. Hope survives."

Aug 21 2019 TV-14 1h 50m
Documentary

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Field of Vision, Participant, Higher Ground Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 19 wins & 50 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
24,995
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
86
Popularity
NA