Death by China

Finally, the truth is told
I'm not sure I understand the low ratings from other reviewers. I thought this documentary told -- for the first time, perhaps -- the perspective from the American side of this trade issue.

I work in manufacturing in the Midwest of America. I provide technology support to the manufacturing plant I work in. Those who would criticize this documentary because of the computer graphics presented are missing the real issue that is sailing right over their heads.

My father, stepfather and two grandparents worked in manufacturing and were able to retire with company paid pensions (For those of you who don't know, companies used to provide some additional and continuing pay to employees after they had worked a certain number of years and then left the company. It was called a pension). As a child, I witnessed firsthand the small businesses that benefited from work performed by my family members mentioned above. I benefited as well, obviously.

Now that I am in...

Every American Should See This Film
The brilliance of the film is that it simplifies so that all who see it can understand it. There is nothing new here for the economically aware other than pointedly summarizing what we already knew.

To those who say it is too simple I say it was intentionally made so. It was not made for you who are undoubtedly already aware of the issues and problems it presents in a hard-hitting way.

To those who say it is unbalanced, what is there to balance the facts it presents? That we are now engaged with China? -- Yay Wow! They get 90% of the benefits while our country suffers a not so slow death.

It portrays just another aspect of the part played by the large multinationals by way of their ownership interest of the United States Government through their owned politicians. The other parts being largely owned by the large investment banks.

This film is designed to make Americans angry enough that they might become aware and actually wake up and try to...

An Incendiary, Yet Important, Documentary That Might Have Benefited From A Bit More Balance
5 Star Message
3 Star Presentation

Adapting his book "Death by China" into a feature documentary, economist Peter Navarro has got an impassioned and angry message about the future of America. As a rant, a provocation, and a call to arms, "Death by China" is both incendiary and important. Linking many of our current economic woes to the unfair and imbalanced trade practices with China, the film is an indictment of the American system that continues to make major missteps in its relationship with that nation. As prominent companies and the totality of our manufacturing base has relocated to other unregulated countries, we have systematically destroyed our ability to create future industry and jobs. And unless we take a stand, our position as a world leader will continue to erode as our debt grows and our resources are stripped away. Navarro, in both his book and this film, outlines the significant points that have led to our current state of economic struggle...

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