Where to watch Downeast (2012)

Story

This documentary follows Antonio Bussone, an Italian immigrant who pursues an ambitious plan to revitalise American manufacturing. Through federal funding programmes, Bussone works to establish factory operations back in the United States, challenging the trend of outsourced labour. The film examines his efforts to create economic opportunity and reshape the industrial landscape of the country.

Why watch

• Documentary exploration of immigration and economic policy in America
• Directed by David Redmon and Ashley Sabin with an English-language narrative
• 80-minute focused look at industrial revival and federal programmes

Good for: Viewers interested in documentaries about economics, immigration, and industrial policy will find this relevant; certificate status is unknown, so check before watching with others.