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200954 min0documentary

6.9/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Social Inequality

Coal Money

200954 min0documentary

6.9/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

100-ton trucks transport coal day and night along the road from Shanxi mines to the port of Tianjin, revealing a complex local economy.

Social Inequality

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100-ton trucks transport coal day and night along the road from Shanxi mines to the port of Tianjin, revealing a complex local economy.

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Wang Bing

Wang Bingdirector

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On the coal road from Shanxi mines to Tianjin port, truck drivers maneuver massive 100-ton vehicles day and night. Their work is essential to China's coal economy. Alongside the road, a network of individuals thrives, including police officers, garage owners, and petty racketeers. Prostitutes also seek clients in this bustling environment. Directed by Wang Bing, the 54-minute film captures the gritty realities of life in this vital industrial corridor, revealing the socio-economic dynamics that shape the region.

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