Plot — What is The Chinese Mayor about?
Once the thriving capital of Imperial China, the city of Datong now lies in near ruins. Not only is it the most polluted city in the country, it is also crippled by decrepit infrastructure and even shakier economic prospects. But Mayor Geng Yanbo plans to change all that, announcing a bold, new plan to return Datong to its former glory, the cultural haven it was some 1,600 years ago. Such declarations, however, come at a devastatingly high cost. Thousands of homes are to be bulldozed, and a half-million of its residents (30 percent of Datong’s total population) will be relocated under his watch. Whether he succeeds depends entirely on his ability to calm swarms of furious workers and an increasingly perturbed ruling elite. The Chinese Mayor captures, with remarkable access, a man and, by extension, a country leaping frantically into an increasingly unstable future.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2015 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | Chinese |
| Runtime | 89 min |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 27 votes) |
The Chinese Mayor — FAQ
Is The Chinese Mayor worth watching? The Chinese Mayor holds a 8.0/10 rating from 27 viewers. Once the thriving capital of Imperial China, the city of Datong now lies in near ruins. Not only is it the most polluted city in the country, it is also crippled by decrepit infrastructure and even shakier economic prosp
Who directed The Chinese Mayor? Directed by Zhou Hao.
Who is in the cast of The Chinese Mayor? It stars Geng Yanbo.
Where can I stream The Chinese Mayor? You can stream The Chinese Mayor on DOCSVILLE. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Chinese Mayor release? It released in 2015.
