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American Factory (2019)

โ€œCultures collide. Hope survives.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 536 votes 1h 50m nr Documentary

#89 of 296 films from 2019 #54 of 80 in documentary

Directed by Julia Reichert, Steven Bognar

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Overview

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.

Cast

Junming 'Jimmy' Wangas Self - Vice President, Fuyao
Sherrod Brownas Self - U.S. Senator, Ohio
Dave Burrowsas Self - Vice President, Fuyao Glass America
John Gauthieras Self - President, Fuyao Glass America
Rob Haerras Self - Furnace Supervisor
Cynthia Harperas Self - Lamination Specialist
Wong Heas Self - Furance Engineer
Jill Lamantiaas Self - Forklift Operator
Jeff Daochuan Liuas Self - President, Fuyao Glass America
Shawnea Rosseras Self - Glass Inspector
Rebecca Ruan-O'Shaughnessyas Self - Fuyao Attorney

Facts

Release dateAugust 21, 2019
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) โ€” about the same as the 2019 average of 109 min
GenresDocumentary
LanguageEN
IMDbtt9351980

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Questions

How long is American Factory?
American Factory runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is American Factory worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 536 votes, which places it #89 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 70%) and #54 among 80 documentary titles.
Who directed American Factory?
American Factory was directed by Julia Reichert, Steven Bognar.
Who stars in American Factory?
Junming 'Jimmy' Wang as Self - Vice President, Fuyao; Sherrod Brown as Self - U.S. Senator, Ohio; Dave Burrows as Self - Vice President, Fuyao Glass America; John Gauthier as Self - President, Fuyao Glass America; Rob Haerr as Self - Furnace Supervisor; Cynthia Harper as Self - Lamination Specialist.
What is American Factory rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for American Factory?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/317308.

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