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Death By China

Name: Death By China
Director: Peter Navarro
Released: 2012
Duration: 78 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2012

Director

Peter Navarro

Runtime

78 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Peter Navarro’s documentary is a specialized critique of neoliberal globalization and international trade. Its primary goal is to defend national economic sovereignty and highlight the perceived exploitation of the American workforce by foreign entities. Since the film is centered on macroeconomic policy and trade-based conflicts, it does not engage with identity-based narratives. The absence of representation in gender, race, or sexuality is a result of its narrow focus on economic nationalism. Ultimately, the film reinforces a traditional perspective on national interest. It prioritizes the stability of domestic industrial institutions over exploring multi-layered identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Death By China have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses solely on macroeconomic policy and trade mechanics. It does not address gender identity or sexual orientation, and there are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes.

How does Death By China portray gender?

Limited

The film centers on industries and political spheres traditionally dominated by men. It does not delve into the gendered impacts of economic changes or challenge traditional hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Death By China?

Limited

The narrative portrays China as a systemic economic adversary rather than a diverse population. The American working class is depicted through a largely homogeneous lens.

How does Death By China represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film promotes national economic sovereignty and domestic industrial strength. It does not engage with postmodern ideas and instead upholds traditional Western economic structures and national institutions.

Does Death By China include disability representation?

Minimal

The investigative scope excludes neurodivergence, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. The subjects are limited to economists, politicians, and industrial workers.

Present on Screen

Provides a focused, specialized critique of globalized capitalism and trade mechanics.

Limited or Absent

Lacks engagement with diverse identities, including gender, race, and LGBTQ+ narratives.
Maintains a narrow, homogeneous perspective on the American working class.
Does not explore the diverse human or cultural impacts of economic shifts.

Official Synopsis

In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization with the strong support of a Democratic President and Republican Congress. Before the ink was dry on this free trade agreement, China began flooding U.S. markets with illegally subsidized exports while the big multinational companies that had lobbied heavily for the agreement rapidly accelerated the off shoring of American jobs to China. Today, as a result of the biggest shell game in American history, China has stolen millions of our jobs, corporate profits are soaring, and we now owe over $3 trillion to the world's largest totalitarian nation. This film is about how that happened... and why the best jobs program for America is trade reform with China.

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