Mardi Gras: Made in China (2005)

Documentary

1 hr. 12 min.

Documentary explores the dramatic contrast between the conditions under which Mardi Gras beads are made and what happens with them once they arrive in the United States.

Not Rated

Directed by: David Redmon

Starring:

Theatrical Release Date: 3/24/2006

Release Type: NY

U.S. Box Office:

Video/DVD Release Date: 7/29/2008

Distributor: Rumur Releasing

Country: USA

Language: Mandarin / English

Offsite: IMDB | Official Site

CRITIC	RATING	QUOTE
New York Post V. A. Musetto	5	...would play better if it were more focused and less repetitive.
TV Guide Maitland McDonagh	7	...slyly devastating...
Slant Magazine Ed Gonzalez	7	...compelling...
New York Times Laura Kern	7	A startling look at both the effects of globalization and at a dramatic cultural divide...
Los Angeles Times Michael Ordoña	8	...cleverly juxtaposes the apex of American bacchanalian excess with the politely sweatshop-like conditions that facilitate the fun, but rather than prissily lecturing the audience, the filmmaker mostly lets the people and images speak for themselves.
Village Voice Jessica Winter	7	...a sly, engrossing doc...

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ALL AVERAGE CRITIC RATING	6.8
AVERAGE USER RATING (1 rating)	8.0

USER REVIEWS:

wynns 8

Put it on your Netflix list and make a point to watch it. Short, compelling, important.