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Chinese workers at Fuyao Glass America attend training to learn about American culture.

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Economy

What's It Like Working At A Chinese-Run 'American Factory'? It's 'Complicated'

2:34pm February 03, 2020

by Terry Gross

Working on the factory floor is hard, hot and dangerous, says Steven Bognar. He and Julia Reichert made a documentary — just nominated for an Oscar — about a GM plant reopened by a Chinese company.

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Arts

Director Kitty Green On Her New Film, 'The Assistant'

8:26am February 02, 2020

NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with director Kitty Green about her new film, "The Assistant." It's about a young woman who works for a media mogul and the degrading climate he's created at the office.

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Encore: Renée Zellweger On Playing Judy Garland: 'A Different Kind Of Triumph'

5:09pm January 31, 2020

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with actress Renée Zellweger, who portrays Judy Garland in the 2019 movie Judy. She is up for the Oscar for best actress.

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Arts

How A Heart Attack Brought Antonio Banderas Closer To 'Pain And Glory'

1:34pm January 31, 2020

by Terry Gross

The Spanish actor has been nominated for an Oscar for his role as a screenwriter and director who has stopped working because of physical and emotional pain. Originally broadcast Sept. 30, 2019.

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World News

Ai Weiwei Takes On 43 Missing Mexicans In 'Vivos' Documentary

5:27pm January 29, 2020

Ai Weiwei's new documentary, Vivos, tells the story of the 43 students who were attacked in Mexico in 2014 and never seen again. He speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.

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Claire Coffee stars as a mother who starts vomiting up toys in Bridget Moloney's short film Blocks.

Arts

Don't Sell The Shorts Short: 3 Directors Tell Us About Their Sundance Debuts

10:35am January 29, 2020

by Clare Schneider

There are more than 70 shorts showing at The Sundance Film Festival this year. "It's a stamp of approval, but it's also this incredible community you get welcomed into," says director Bridget Moloney.

Arts

Remembering 'Monty Python' Star Terry Jones

1:37pm January 22, 2020

by Terry Gross

Jones, who died Jan. 21, co-founded the British comedy troupe in 1969, and went on to direct and co-star in the 1979 Python film Life of Brian. Originally broadcast in 1987.

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Arts

Tim Roth On Working With Tarantino And Getting His Start In London Pub Theater

1:35pm January 21, 2020

by Dave Davies

The British actor has over 100 acting credits, including the new film The Song of Names and the streaming TV series Tin Star. Roth also appeared in Reservoir Dogs, The Hateful Eight and Pulp Fiction.

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Robert De Niro (from left) stars with Al Pacino and Ray Romano as a mob hit man in Martin Scorsese's The Irishman.

Arts

'Can A Person Change?': Martin Scorsese On Gangsters, Death And Redemption

2:56pm January 15, 2020

by Terry Gross

Scorsese's latest film, The Irishman, is up for 10 Academy Awards, including best picture and best director. Scorsese talks about his previous mob movies — and explains how this one is different.

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Oscar-Shortlisted Israeli Documentary 'Advocate' Faces Backlash

5:14pm January 12, 2020

by Daniel Estrin

A documentary about an Israeli lawyer who defends Palestinians has caused controversy in Israel — and the story takes a surprising turn just before the credits roll.