Directed By Jessica Kingdon

96min | 2021 | USA | Mandarin | Documentary

Details
Press
Stills
An exploration of the pursuit of wealth and the paradox of progress in modern China, Ascension examines what living the so-called “Chinese Dream” looks like today.
Crew
Director: Jessica Kingdon
Producers: Kira Simon-Kennedy, Jessica Kingdon, Nathan Truesdell
Execuctive Producers: Ryan Kampe, David Dolby, Natasha Dolby, Kathryn Everett, Bryn Mooser, Justin Lacob, Tony Hsieh, Andy Hsieh
Cinematographers: Jessica Kingdon, Nathan Truesdell
Editor: Jessica Kingdon
Composer: Dan Deacon
Festivals
Tribeca Film Festival
Awards
Best Documentary Feature - Tribeca Film Festival
Albert Maysles Award for Best New Documentary Director - Tribeca Film Festival
Grand Jury Prize - International Documentary Feature - Calgary International Film Festival
Best Documentary Feature - Hamptons International Film Festival