XTR + 10 more, Field of Vision, Mouth Numbing Spicy Crab, The Gotham Film & Media Institute, Chicken And Egg Pictures, Cinereach, Firelight Media Inc., Sundance Institute Documentary Fund, San Francisco Film Society, Visit Films, MTV Documentary Films
Documentary
The absorbingly cinematic Ascension explores the pursuit of the “Chinese Dream.” Driven by mesmerizing—and sometimes humorous—imagery, this observational documentary presents a contemporary vision of China that prioritizes productivity and innovation above all.
