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American Factory

NR20191h 50mSteven Bognar,Julia Reichert
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 86

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"Cultures collide. Hope survives."

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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Factory WorkerCulture ClashOhioChineseAmericanBlue Collar WorkerManufacturing PlantLabor Rights

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Frequently asked questions

What is American Factory (2019) about?

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.

Who stars in American Factory?

American Factory stars Junming 'Jimmy' Wang (Self - Vice President, Fuyao), Sherrod Brown (Self - U.S. Senator, Ohio), Dave Burrows (Self - Vice President, Fuyao Glass America), John Gauthier (Self - President, Fuyao Glass America), Rob Haerr (Self - Furnace Supervisor). The film was directed by Steven Bognar.

How long is American Factory?

American Factory has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated NR.

Is American Factory worth watching?

American Factory holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 95. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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