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Plastic China
NAME OF FILM: PLASTIC CHINA
DIRECTOR(S): Jiu-liang Wang
GENRE: Documentary Film
SYNOPSIS: At a recycling center in the Chinese countryside, two families survive between seas of plastic bottles and wrappers shipped from the U.S. and other countries; processing this waste has become their burden, and yet for their children, they dream of a better life.
STRAWBERRY DAYS and PLASTIC CHINA Win Golden Tine Awards at Devour! The Food Film Fest
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LA CHANA by Lucija Stojevic Wins IDFA Audience Award
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Zaradasht Ahmed ‘s ‘NOWHERE TO HIDE’ Wins IDFA Award for Best Documentary
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