Yale Hosts 'Made in Ethiopia' Screening: A Lens on Chinese Investment
Yale University hosted the screening of 'Made in Ethiopia', a documentary exploring Chinese investment in Ethiopia, directed by career journalists Xinyan Yu and Max Duncan. The event was organized by Yale’s Inter-Asia Initiative, the Program in Agrarian Studies, and the Council on African Studies, drawing members of the Yale community interested in international relations.
The documentary, which will continue to screen at various locations across the Northeast during October, was hosted by Louisa Lombard, an anthropology professor at Yale. 'Made in Ethiopia' follows three women - Ma Futao, Beti, and Workinesh - offering diverse perspectives on foreign industrialization in Ethiopia. The 91-minute film was shot in and around Dukem, Ethiopia, over four years from 2019 to 2023.
The documentary delves into the experiences of workers at Eastern Industry Zone, a Chinese-owned factory producing jeans and shoes in Dukem. During the COVID-19 pandemic, employees were given the choice to either take leave or live and work inside the factory. The screening at Yale was followed by a question-and-answer session with the directors.
The screening of 'Made in Ethiopia' at Yale University provided insights into the impact of Chinese investment in Ethiopia through the lens of three women's experiences. The documentary will continue to be shown in the Northeast, offering audiences a chance to engage with the directors and discuss the film's themes.
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