Cao Dewang congratulated the American Factory： I watched it three times and accepted criticism objectively.

Won the 92nd Oscar for Best Documentary Feature Film.

1905 movie network news　On February 10th, Beijing time, the documentary American Factory won the best documentary feature film at the 92nd Academy Awards. The film records the whole process of Fuyao Glass’s establishment of a factory in the United States. When director Steven Bergner received the award, he especially thanked the film’s recorder Cao Dewang in Chinese. "Thank you, Cao Dewang."

　

Subsequently, Cao Dewang immediately sent a blessing to the two directors, saying that after the film was released, he carefully watched it three times. And stressed that he would accept their criticism objectively.

　

The film was produced and distributed by a company founded by former US President Barack Obama. The work started in 2015 and lasted for four years, showing the changes and influences brought by China enterprises to the "rust belt" in the midwest of the United States.

　

Cao Dewang

The following is the full text of Mr. Cao Dewang’s congratulatory message:

　

Dear Ms. Julia and Mr. Steven, how do you do?

　

Unfortunately, for various reasons, I can’t go to the scene to applaud you and be excited about winning the prize with you, but I’m here to congratulate you.

　

We met five years ago. At the beginning, I was moved by your dedication as a film creator. You are not afraid of hardship and fatigue, and your professionalism and loyalty to your career have deeply touched me. I was deeply impressed by the spirit of seeking truth and being pragmatic, and I also secretly learned from you.

　

After the movie came out, I watched it carefully for three times. I know that you have criticized me in your own way, but I still thank you, and I will accept your criticism objectively. This will greatly help me to continue to develop in the United States in the future, with what attitude, to overcome shortcomings and to make the factory more American. Thank you!

　

After watching the movie, I also found that your works, like China’s classic literary work A Dream of Red Mansions, can be accepted and watched by people of all walks of life and ages, which fully reflects your high quality as a professional media worker, and I deeply admire and respect you.

　

I sincerely wish you the prize, and I sincerely wish you good health, happiness, auspiciousness and happiness after winning the prize. Please come to China when you are free. Thank you!