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