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Hidden among the mountains north of Beijing, a replica of the Wyoming town of Jackson Hole promises to deliver the American dream to its several thousand Chinese residents. Each weekend, Beijing residents like Annie Liu travel to the hills outside the city to enjoy fresh air, a big house, and classic “American” activities: morning walks on Route 66, Jello potlucks, and visits from the horseback-riding town sheriff. However, as Annie stays longer, the sheen of the lifestyle sold to her begins to fade. Filmmaker Adam James Smith takes his keen interest in the creation of built environments and the expression of identity within these spaces to this Chinese replica city. The exploration leaves American audiences staring into a warped mirror that exposes extravagance, commercialization, and the endless desire.
- Year2020
- Runtime80 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Chinese
- CountryUnited States, China, United Kingdom
- DirectorAdam James Smith
Virtual tickets are pay-what-you-can, $5–25. Click "Unlock Now" above to select the price you are most comfortable with.
To accommodate evolving public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, ByDesign 2022 will be held both virtually and in-person. VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID Festival Passes are available here.
Hidden among the mountains north of Beijing, a replica of the Wyoming town of Jackson Hole promises to deliver the American dream to its several thousand Chinese residents. Each weekend, Beijing residents like Annie Liu travel to the hills outside the city to enjoy fresh air, a big house, and classic “American” activities: morning walks on Route 66, Jello potlucks, and visits from the horseback-riding town sheriff. However, as Annie stays longer, the sheen of the lifestyle sold to her begins to fade. Filmmaker Adam James Smith takes his keen interest in the creation of built environments and the expression of identity within these spaces to this Chinese replica city. The exploration leaves American audiences staring into a warped mirror that exposes extravagance, commercialization, and the endless desire.
- Year2020
- Runtime80 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Chinese
- CountryUnited States, China, United Kingdom
- DirectorAdam James Smith