American Factory
"Cultures collide. Hope survives."
Originally released in 2019. American Factory is a documentary film. directed by Julia Reichert.
Starring Junming 'Jimmy' Wang, Sherrod Brown, and Dave Burrows
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (488 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
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
Wong He
as Self - Furance Engineer
Jill Lamantia
as Self - Forklift Operator
Jeff Daochuan Liu
as Self - President, Fuyao Glass America
Shawnea Rosser
as Self - Glass Inspector
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Higher Ground
- Participant
- Field of Vision
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Factory 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 ...
Who directed American Factory?
American Factory was directed by Julia Reichert.
How long is American Factory?
American Factory has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was American Factory released?
American Factory was released on August 21, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in American Factory?
The main cast of American Factory includes Junming 'Jimmy' Wang, Sherrod Brown, Dave Burrows, John Gauthier, Rob Haerr.
Is American Factory worth watching?
American Factory has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 488 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.