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US Television Premiere August 4 on Documentary Channel
MADE IN CHINA premieres August 4, 8PM ET and PT kicking off a special 12-hour China programming event on Documentary Channel (DOC), showcasing China-themed films in celebration of the Beijing Olympics. More info
DOC is available on DISH Network (Channel 197), and several broadcast stations in major markets including: NYC TV (Channel 25) throughout the greater New York metropolitan area; in Nashville on Comcast Digital 241/ Charter Digital 176, and Denver (KBDI PBS Channel 12).
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Critical Acclaim
"Helde takes a refreshing approach to the subject of home, homeland, the powerful imprint of childhood, and the peculiar wonder of discovering your parents were once children, too. At the same time, he illuminates a nearly forgotten history experienced by a rapidly passing generation, one brought into relief thanks to Helde's highly engaging obsession." - Belinda Acosta, The Austin Chronicle
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"Family documentary is hard to do well. 'Made in China'...marked the debut of a director with the subtle gifts needed to pull it off. Helde has a sense of humor and a talent for drawing links between things ...The quest - Helde's search for details of his father's life that his father would never discuss - becomes as interesting as the answers Helde uncovers." - Christopher Frizzelle, The Stranger
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"Like many of the best documentaries, John Helde's personal and very moving 'Made in China' starts out to be about one thing - a look at Helde's father Tom's childhood as an American boy in 1930s China - and, in doing so, ends up being about something else...Ultimately, it's a story of a son coming to understand his father - and of what it means to be at home." - Moira MacDonald, The Seattle Times
Earthquake Relief
Thanks to all of you who attended our June 20 benefit - together we raised over $1000 for Sichuan earthquake victims. It's not too late to help! If you'd like to contribute to relief efforts, please click here to donate through Mercy Corps.
Screenings
US Television Premiere August 4, 8PM ET and PT on Documentary Channel
Seattle Art Museum's SAM at 75 Community Celebration July 2008
Benefit screening for earthquake relief in Sichuan June 2008 (Seattle)
30th Annual Big Muddy Film Festival February 2008 (Carbondale)
Northwest Film & Video Festival November 2007 (Portland)
Local Sightings Film Festival October 2007 (Seattle)
Austin Film Festival October 2007
Vancouver International Film Festival September/October 2007
IFP Market September 2007 (New York)
Seattle International Film Festival June 2007
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Made in China is still in need of funds to cover the last costs of post-production. Be a part of helping the film reach its audience - see our donation page for information on how to easily contribute through our non-profit sponsor, Northwest Film Forum.
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