Review of China Blue (2011) by Michael T — 06 May 2014

Eye-opening doc will make you never buy jeans made in China again.

This review of China Blue (2011) was written by Michael T on 06 May 2014.

China Blue has generally received positive reviews.

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By V.a. Musetto (698) for New York Post (6,650) on 26 Jan 2007

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By William L (364) on 18 Nov 2007

Interesting documentary about work conditions in Chinese denim factories: 20 hour shifts, factory dorms, ... Interesting and eye-opening…

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By William W (979) on 15 Feb 2008

A documentary about the sweat shop liked factory in South China. It brought the hot CSR issue to us although the view may be in only an angle…

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By Gianluca P (36) on 20 Aug 2008

If you think you work too much, just watch this movie. It shows how we Westerners can freely expliot Eastern workers to feed our market…

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By Kam Williams (1,272) for Denver Urban Spectrum (5) on 27 Jan 2007

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By Ivelin M (3) on 12 Oct 2010

It will definitely make you think twice before buying your next pair of jeans…

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By Christophe B (19) on 06 Aug 2007

This documentary is all about where your jeans (and general fashion and toys) come from. get interested…

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By Eric Monder (171) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 26 Jan 2007

A must-see--if not by the average consumer, then by politicians and U.N. officials…

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