China’s rise, from factories to movie screens
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Disney's Ascension
Ascension is in contention for best documentary at the oscars. Director jessica kingdon has long been fascinated with china's transition from world's factory to consumer power house. Ascension was shot in 50 plus locations, including factories turning out plastic trinkets or hi and sex dolls. At one point, the film spot lights a class for aspiring butlers omes a intbet,. My lords, lord, ladies and gentlemen, ladies andgenn - dinner is served.
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