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  • 2013
  • G
  • Variance Films
  • 1 h 22 m
  • 2013
  • G
  • Variance Films
  • 1 h 22 m

Summary American Made Movie looks back on the glory days of U.S. manufacturing and illustrates how technology and globalization have changed the competitive landscape for companies doing business in America, as well as overseas. By illustrating the successes of companies and entrepreneurs that, of their own accord, have prospered without adoptin...

Directed By: Nathaniel Thomas McGill, Vincent Vittorio

Written By: Ryan C. Wilson

  • 2013
  • G
  • Variance Films
  • 1 h 22 m
  • 2013
  • G
  • Variance Films
  • 1 h 22 m

American Made Movie

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Summary American Made Movie looks back on the glory days of U.S. manufacturing and illustrates how technology and globalization have changed the competitive landscape for companies doing business in America, as well as overseas. By illustrating the successes of companies and entrepreneurs that, of their own accord, have prospered without adoptin...

Directed By: Nathaniel Thomas McGill, Vincent Vittorio

Written By: Ryan C. Wilson

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Mark Andol

Self - General Welding & Fabricating, Inc., Owner

Merrie Buchsbaum

Self - Merrily Made, Owner

Robert DeMartini

Self - New Balance, CEO

Cleofus Blue Wilson

Self - Former Steel Worker

Chris Michalakis

Self - Metro Detroit AFL-CIO, President

David M. Walker

Self - Former U.S. Comptroller General

Lee Sheppard

Self - Tax Analysts, Contributing Editor

Gilbert B. Kaplan

Self - King & Spalding, Trade Lawyer

Jack Bucker

Self - Forester

Pete Piperek

Self - Logger

Jeff Eckman

Self - Mill Manager

Dave Johnson

Self - Outdoor Lift Operator

Brian H. Boltz

Self - General Manager

Denise Moeller

Self - Mark's Sister

Cheryl Lis

Self - Mark's Sister

Richard Andol

Self - Mark's Father

Janet Andol

Self - Mark's Mother

Jim Lis

Self - General Welding & Fabricating, Inc., Employee

Russ Moeller

Self - General Welding & Fabricating, Inc., Employee

Ron Fraser

Self - Mark's Friend

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews
54
25% Positive
2 Reviews
63% Mixed
5 Reviews
13% Negative
1 Review

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews
54
25% Positive
2 Reviews
63% Mixed
5 Reviews
13% Negative
1 Review

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75
Aug 28, 2013
There’s enough here to merit a watch. One of the movie’s more unexpected pleasures is Alexander Falk’s handsome digital cinematography, which goes far beyond the call of duty for a micro-budget documentary.
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70
Sep 5, 2013
An involving primer on the realities of homegrown versus global industrialization.
By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW
60
Sep 5, 2013
American Made Movie ends up feeling as if it were built from well-known facts and wishful thinking.
By Neil Genzlinger FULL REVIEW
50
Aug 29, 2013
For all its thoughtful analysis, the film is more anecdotal than truly enlightening. While its cheerleading approach to the problem is admirable, it seems more designed to appeal to the heart than the head.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
50
Aug 29, 2013
It’s well-intentioned, but it’s all diagnosis, no prescription.
By Nick Schager FULL REVIEW
40
Aug 29, 2013
You’ll never buy an inexpensive T-shirt without feeling guilty again. At least not after seeing Nathaniel Thomas McGill and Vincent Vittorio’s thorough documentary, which explains something you already know — American manufacturing is dying.
By Joe Neumaier FULL REVIEW
38
Aug 26, 2013
The documentary's refusal to challenge the comfort zones of its target audience is apparent throughout.
By Rob Humanick FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Life Is My Movie Entertainment Company
Release Date Aug 30, 2013
Duration 1 h 22 m
Rating G
Genres
Tagline Some reassembly required
Website http://americanmademovie.org/
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