REVIEWS
“David Redmon's punchy documentary critique of globalization,” Stephen Holden, New York Times
“A startling look at both the effects of globalization and at a
dramatic cultural divide, the film contrasts the lives of the Chinese,
hard workers who are forced to make serious sacrifices at very young
ages, with indulgent Americans intent on having a good time and
seemingly at ease with their lack of awareness.” Laura Kerns, New York Times
“Mardi Gras: Made in China" is a thought-provoking, canny piece of
filmmaking that puts flesh, blood and garish multicolored baubles on
the skeleton of globalization.” Michael Ordona, Los Angeles Times
“This smart, witty look at the human cost of free-market reforms and
globalization tracks the necklaces from hard labor at one end to
hedonism at the other.” Ella Taylor, LA Weekly
“A documentary that stirs the conscience,” Ben Kenigsberg, Time Out
“Redmon's
sly, engrossing documentary is an expert riposte to smug proponents of
globalization. Thomas Friedman and your fellow flat-earthers! Watch
this movie!
Jessica Winter,” The Village Voice
“This is one of the best films I know about real (as opposed to op-ed) globalization. Please welcome it to the theaters.” Stuart Klawans, The Nation
“A revealing and sobering look at globalization.” Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
"[S]tark
contrast between rowdy Mardi Gras street scenes in Big Easy and
grueling working conditions in Fuzhou, China. "Mardi Gras: Made in
China" seems designed overall to spark informed debate about
exploitative aspects of globalization.” Joe Leydon, Variety
"David
Redmon's Mardi Gras: Made in China represents the best of what a US
independent documentary can be – adventurous, original, informative,
witty,” Berenice Reynaud, Senses of Cinema
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Mardi Gras: Made in China is available to institutions, non-profits, schools, and universities.
--Review of INTIMIDAD
