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Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks

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Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks

7.7

9h 11m

2004

Synopsis

A detailed look at the gradual decline of Shenyang’s industrial Tiexi district, an area that was once a vibrant example of China’s socialist economy. But industry is changing, and the factories of Tiexi are closing. Director Wang Bing introduces us to some of the workers affected by the closures, and to their families.

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Wang Bing

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Documentary

factory workersquatterindustrial society industryworking classpovertyco-workers relationshipstruggle for survivalrailroadmodern chinaforced relocationcontamination

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