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Ascension (2021)

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Audience Score
69
AscensionParamount Plus logoWatch on Paramount Plus
NR 1 hr 37 minOct 8th, 2021Documentary
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The absorbingly cinematic Ascension explores the pursuit of the “Chinese Dream.” Driven by mesmerizing—and sometimes humorous—imagery, this observational documentary presents a contemporary vision of China that prioritizes productivity and innovation above all.
DirectorJessica Kingdon

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:October 8th, 2021
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Natasha Dolby, Tony Hsieh, David Dolby, Bryn Mooser, Andy Hsieh, Kathryn Everett, Justin Lacob, Ryan Kampe
Production Companies:XTR, Field of Vision, Mouth Numbing Spicy Crab, The Gotham Film & Media Institute, Chicken & Egg Films, Cinereach, Firelight Media, Sundance Institute, San Francisco Film Society, Visit Films, MTV Documentary Films
Ascension on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
chinaobservational documentaryworking classfactory workerlabor rightseconomic inequalitysex dollcontemporaryeconomic growthlimits to growth