Guangzhou Dream Factory (2017)

Guangzhou Dream Factory (2017) poster

Guangzhou, a.k.a. Canton, is southern China’s centuries-old trading port. Today the booming metropolis of 14 million is a mecca of mass consumption, its vast international trading centers crammed with every “Made in China” good imaginable. Every year more than half a million Africans travel to Guangzhou where they buy goods to sell back in Africa. Over time, some have chosen to stay, and for these Africans China looks like the new land of opportunity, a place where anything is possible. But is it? Featuring a dynamic cast of men and women from Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda, GUANGZHOU DREAM FACTORY weaves the stories of Africans chasing alluring, yet elusive, “Made in China” dreams into a compelling critique of 21st century global capitalism. Following a filmmaker’s journey from Ghana to China and back to Africa, GUANGZHOU DREAM FACTORY provides a rare glimpse of African aspirations in an age of endless outsourcing.

Director: Christiane Badgley
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Sewor Okudzeto
Editing: Christiane Badgley
Language: 普通话, English, Français
Original Language: en

Keywords

china, africa

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guangzhou Dream Factory about?
Guangzhou, a.k.a. Canton, is southern China’s centuries-old trading port. Today the booming metropolis of 14 million is a mecca of mass consumption, its vast international trading centers crammed with every “Made in China” good imaginable. Every year more than half a million Africans travel to Guangzhou where they buy goods to sell back in Africa. Over time, some have chosen to stay, and for these Africans China looks like the new land of opportunity, a place where anything is possible. But is it? Featuring a dynamic cast of men and women from Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda, GUANGZHOU DREAM FACTORY weaves the stories of Africans chasing alluring, yet elusive, “Made in China” dreams into a compelling critique of 21st century global capitalism. Following a filmmaker’s journey from Ghana to China and back to Africa, GUANGZHOU DREAM FACTORY provides a rare glimpse of African aspirations in an age of endless outsourcing.
Who directed Guangzhou Dream Factory?
Guangzhou Dream Factory was directed by Christiane Badgley.
How long is Guangzhou Dream Factory?
Guangzhou Dream Factory has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
What genre is Guangzhou Dream Factory?
Guangzhou Dream Factory is a Documentary film.