Granted surprising access, documentarian Zhou Hao gives us an intimate portrait of Geng Yanbo, the charismatic mayor of Datong on a mission to turn his polluted coal mining city into a shiny tourist destination. His plan, however, involves a massive transformation and the relocation of half a million people, and Geng’s good intentions and can-do attitude walk a line of compulsory political corruption that translates to getting a job done by any means necessary. This complex and fascinating documentary gives an unprecedented look at Chinese politics, the election process, governmental power, and how the tide of popular opinion can change almost overnight.
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"A fascinating verite portrait of the collision between progress, politics, corruption and citizens’ rights in a rapidly changing People’s Republic." - Variety
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