American Factory (2019)
American Factory is a 2019 documentary movie directed by Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Junming 'Jimmy' Wang, Sherrod Brown and Dave Burrows.
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 answers
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 way to setbacks as high-tech China clashes with working-class America.
When was American Factory released?
American Factory was released on 21 August 2019.
How long is American Factory?
American Factory runs 1h 50m.
Who made American Factory?
American Factory was directed by Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar.
Where can I watch American Factory?
American Factory is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Where to watch American Factory
Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
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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
- Rebecca Ruan-O'Shaughnessy as Self - Fuyao Attorney