American Factory

August. 21,2019      NR
Rating:
7.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Sherrod Brown as  Self - U.S. Senator, Ohio

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Reviews

Konterr
2019/08/21

Brilliant and touching

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BallWubba
2019/08/22

Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

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TaryBiggBall
2019/08/23

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

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Marva
2019/08/24

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

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