Mardi Gras: Made in China (2005)
• January 1st, 2005 • 1h 12min
Documentary
Overview
This examination of cultural and economic globalization follows the life-cycle of Mardi Gras beads from a small factory in Fuzhou, China, to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and to art galleries in New York City.
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