American Factory

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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.

Key crew

• Steven BognarDirector
• Julia ReichertDirector
• Chad CannonOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Junming 'Jimmy' WangSelf - Vice President, Fuyao
• Sherrod BrownSelf - U.S. Senator, Ohio
• Dave BurrowsSelf - Vice President, Fuyao Glass America
• John GauthierSelf - President, Fuyao Glass America
• Rob HaerrSelf - Furnace Supervisor
• Cynthia HarperSelf - Lamination Specialist
• Wong HeSelf - Furance Engineer
• Jill LamantiaSelf - Forklift Operator
• Jeff Daochuan LiuSelf - President, Fuyao Glass America
• Shawnea RosserSelf - Glass Inspector
• Rebecca Ruan-O'ShaughnessySelf - Fuyao Attorney

Themes