11-year-old Yi-Jie works in a recycling workshop in rural China, processing plastic waste imported from developed countries.
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11-year-old Yi-Jie works in a recycling workshop in rural China, processing plastic waste imported from developed countries.
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In a recycling workshop in rural China, 11-year-old Yi-Jie works alongside her parents, who process plastic waste imported from developed countries. The film follows their daily lives as they confront the challenges of the recycling industry. Yi-Jie interacts with various workers, referred to as the 'United Nations of Wastes,' gaining insights into the environmental issues tied to plastic consumption. "Plastic China" presents a stark view of how global waste impacts local communities and the realities of childhood in a consumer-driven economy.
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- Meet families recycling plastic waste in China.
- See the impact of imported plastic on local lives.
- Find out about the realities of waste management.
Did You Know
- Plastic China premiered at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in November 2016.
- The film was shown at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
- The documentary has a duration of 86 minutes.
- The film is produced in China.
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Who directed the documentary Plastic China?
Plastic China was directed by Jiuliang Wang.
What is the runtime of the documentary Plastic China?
The runtime of Plastic China is 86 minutes.
In which year did Plastic China premiere at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam?
Plastic China premiered at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in November 2016.
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