Jessica Kingdon
Director
Ascension (2021)
The film 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.
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.china, tmdb.factory-worker, tmdb.working-class, tmdb.economic-inequality, tmdb.chinese-dream, mdblist.has-trailer, mdblist.certified-fresh + 10 more, tmdb.sex-doll, tmdb.labor-rights, imdb.innovation, imdb.pursuit, awards.oscar-nominated, tmdb.economic-growth, tmdb.observational-documentary, tmdb.limits-to-growth, tmdb.contemporary-development-cooperation, tmdb.contemporary
Watch Providers: Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ MTV Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Essential
Production Companies: XTR, Field of Vision, Mouth Numbing Spicy Crab, The Gotham Film & Media Institute, Cinereach + 6 more, Firelight Media Inc., San Francisco Film Society, Visit Films, MTV Documentary Films, Chicken & Egg Films, Sundance Institute Documentary Fund
Country: United States
Production Country:
United States
Languages:
English,
Mandarin,
Norwegian,
Swedish
73
3.0
Recommendations
Runtime: 97 min.
Released: Oct. 8, 2021
Digital Release: Sept. 26, 2021
Status: Released
Certification: 12 / 15+