American Factory

2019 · 1h50 · Film

Directed by Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert

Starring Junming 'Jimmy' Wang, Sherrod Brown, Dave Burrows, John Gauthier, Rob Haerr, Cynthia Harper, Wong He, Jill Lamantia, Jeff Daochuan Liu, Shawnea Rosser

Ideal when you feel… Bored Angry

In post-industrial Ohio, a Chinese company reopens an abandoned auto plant and hires thousands of local workers. Initial optimism gives way to tensions over wages, safety, unions, work expectations, and the contrasting workplace cultures of China and the United States.

Original language

English

Country

United States

Music

Chad Cannon

Cinematography

Steven Bognar, Aubrey Keith, Jeff Reichert

Cast

John Gauthier, Rob Haerr, Cynthia Harper, Wong He, Jill Lamantia, Jeff Daochuan Liu, Shawnea Rosser

Critics score

91/100

Updated July 21, 2026

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