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American Factory

American Factory

American Factory

2019· 1h 50m

Documentary

Directed by Julia Reichert, Steven Bognar

7.2/ 10

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Where to watch

Netflix

Netflix

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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' Wang

Self - Vice President, Fuyao

Sherrod Brown

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

Cynthia Harper

Self - Lamination Specialist

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