Nominated for an Oscar in Best Documentary Feature. The absorbingly cinematic Ascension explores the pursuit of the “Chinese Dream.” This observational documentary presents a contemporary vision of China that prioritizes productivity and innovation above all.
“Through her unfussy direction and sly editing, Kingdon’s collection of vignettes is a reminder that the destructively frenzied cycle of consumption and waste always trickles down.” — Roxana Hadadi , Los Angeles Times
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Jessica Kingdon
Jessica Kingdon