Doc n Roll #7. American Factory (2019)

When GM closes a plant in Dayton, Ohio, all hope seems lost for the community just struggling to get by, but hope is restored when Chinese glass manufacturer Fuyao buys the company and infuses new life into Dayton. However, when wages remain low and safety becomes a concern, the workers try to unionize to better protect themselves from Fuyao’s corporate greed, leading to retaliation from management and yet another depressing AF episode of Doc n Roll!

Joe welcomes Julio Olivera from The Contrarians podcast to break down the 2019 Oscar winner for Best Documentary Feature.

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