Mardi Gras: Made in China (2005)
*** (out of 4)
Pretty interesting documentary that shows where the beads used in Mardi Gras come from. We see people being forced to work 14 hours and if they don't get their numbers then they must work over off the clock. We see people being forced to work for ten cents an hour only to have their pay cut down to eight cents. We also see them charged a days pay if they are caught talking. We also see that it's mostly young girls (age 13-18) who are forced to work due to their families being poor. It was pretty eye opening seeing all of this stuff going on but I think the documentary should have focused more on China's laws instead of trying to blame those who go to Mardi Gras. The best part of the film is when the director goes to Mardi Gras and shows the party people what is going on in China. Then he goes to China and shows the workers how the beads are being used.
*** (out of 4)
Pretty interesting documentary that shows where the beads used in Mardi Gras come from. We see people being forced to work 14 hours and if they don't get their numbers then they must work over off the clock. We see people being forced to work for ten cents an hour only to have their pay cut down to eight cents. We also see them charged a days pay if they are caught talking. We also see that it's mostly young girls (age 13-18) who are forced to work due to their families being poor. It was pretty eye opening seeing all of this stuff going on but I think the documentary should have focused more on China's laws instead of trying to blame those who go to Mardi Gras. The best part of the film is when the director goes to Mardi Gras and shows the party people what is going on in China. Then he goes to China and shows the workers how the beads are being used.