American Made Movie depicts the stories of workers and companies caught in the plight of the disappearing manufacturing industry in America. It also profiles the hope and dedication of a few businesses who overcome all odds to stay American made.
The director of photography should definitely be commended for his work, especially the beautiful cinematography of Detroit and baseball.
In the last decade we have lost 5.5 million or one third of our manufacturing jobs and since 1979 the income gap has tripled in size. The tales and facts are interesting and educational but the movie is definitely in need of editing to make the storyline more cohesive and engaging. The movie came across mostly as a patriotic forum composed of a series of never ending interviews. Some of these interviews were boring and gave all too obvious insights. I felt like I was watching an infomercial instead of a well thought out documentary. Unfortunately this film could not keep my attention. The slideshow of politicians endorsing U.S. manufacturing was amateurish and irrelevant. The editors needed to add more narration and cut some time from the film.
If the movie outlined a more detailed plan to bring back American made, and specified what "Made in America" means in a technical sense as well as its potential pitfalls, the film would have been worth watching.
I think it is noble that the movie takes up the fight for the American worker and encourages us all to buy American made. The movies makes mention about places like Gwinnett County GA attracting foreign investors who invigorate our manufacturing base and entrepreneurs like Mark Andol who successfully specialize in selling US manufactured products.
The writers could have elaborated better on solutions including better government leadership who provide incentives to businesses and better marketing of US made goods. The movie should have mentioned some other businesses like American Apparel who have been successful in selling US made goods. The movie should have touched on the advantages and disadvantages of overseas manufacturing. Overseas manufacturing is cheaper and more efficient especially if raw materials are nearby but some overseas goods are made in sweatshops, for instance.
I give this movie six out of ten stars. With the proper editing and trimming, this movie would be perfect for history and economics classes across the country and garner more stars (and stripes).
The director of photography should definitely be commended for his work, especially the beautiful cinematography of Detroit and baseball.
In the last decade we have lost 5.5 million or one third of our manufacturing jobs and since 1979 the income gap has tripled in size. The tales and facts are interesting and educational but the movie is definitely in need of editing to make the storyline more cohesive and engaging. The movie came across mostly as a patriotic forum composed of a series of never ending interviews. Some of these interviews were boring and gave all too obvious insights. I felt like I was watching an infomercial instead of a well thought out documentary. Unfortunately this film could not keep my attention. The slideshow of politicians endorsing U.S. manufacturing was amateurish and irrelevant. The editors needed to add more narration and cut some time from the film.
If the movie outlined a more detailed plan to bring back American made, and specified what "Made in America" means in a technical sense as well as its potential pitfalls, the film would have been worth watching.
I think it is noble that the movie takes up the fight for the American worker and encourages us all to buy American made. The movies makes mention about places like Gwinnett County GA attracting foreign investors who invigorate our manufacturing base and entrepreneurs like Mark Andol who successfully specialize in selling US manufactured products.
The writers could have elaborated better on solutions including better government leadership who provide incentives to businesses and better marketing of US made goods. The movie should have mentioned some other businesses like American Apparel who have been successful in selling US made goods. The movie should have touched on the advantages and disadvantages of overseas manufacturing. Overseas manufacturing is cheaper and more efficient especially if raw materials are nearby but some overseas goods are made in sweatshops, for instance.
I give this movie six out of ten stars. With the proper editing and trimming, this movie would be perfect for history and economics classes across the country and garner more stars (and stripes).