Review of American Factory (2019) by Schlafrockman — 20 Dec 2020

A bittersweet story of modern globalism and its shifting centers of power. Probably an interesting insight into reasons for the rise of Trumpism.

This review of American Factory (2019) was written by Schlafrockman on 20 Dec 2020.

American Factory has generally received very positive reviews.

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By G. Allen Johnson (514) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 21 Aug 2019

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By David Edelstein (2,124) for New York Magazine (Vulture) (3,519) on 23 Aug 2019

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By Richard Brody (868) for The New Yorker (1,837) on 19 Aug 2019

The filmmakers’ probing analysis reveals the basic principles of freedom and dignity within the political essence of labor issues…

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By Deanomite (228) on 10 Feb 2020

This is a horrifying movie. The American workers dropped 70% pay from their previous job which was 2 years prior…

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By David Fear (910) for Rolling Stone (4,035) on 20 Aug 2019

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By Brian Lowry (913) for CNN (497) on 21 Aug 2019

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By Jordan Raup (239) for The Film Stage (3,162) on 02 Feb 2019

Thoroughly engrossing ... The way the directors are able to provide a portrait of empathy on all sides is astounding…

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By Noel Murray (1,901) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 19 Aug 2019

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By Anthony Kaufman (83) for Screen International (2,241) on 02 Feb 2019

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