American Factory

This documentary examines the reopening of a defunct General Motors plant in Ohio by a Chinese billionaire. The venture initially brings hope to the region by employing two thousand American blue-collar workers. However, the optimism fades as the project faces difficulties caused by the cultural and professional clash between high-tech Chinese management and the American workforce, threatening the traditional American dream.

The film was co-directed by Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert, marking the first project they directed together before their 2024 film Julia's Stepping Stones. It was produced by Participant, Higher Ground Productions, and Field of Vision. The cast features individuals appearing as themselves, including Fuyao executives Junming Wang, Dave Burrows, and John Gauthier, as well as Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown and employees Rob Haerr and Cynthia Harper.

The movie was well received by both critics and viewers. It holds a rating of 8.3/10 from 93 reviews by film critics, which is higher than its audience scores. On IMDb, the film has a 7.4/10 rating based on 25,000 votes, while on TMDB it has a 7.2/10 rating from 536 votes.