Internationally acclaimed for his large-scale photographs of 'manufactured landscapes' — quarries, recycling yards, factories, mines and dams — Edward Burtynsky creates stunningly beautiful art from civilisation's materials and debris. This astounding documentary by award winning director Jennifer Baichwal follows Burtynsky to China as he captures the effects of the country’s massive industrial revolution. With breathtaking sequences, such as the opening tracking shot through an almost endless factory, the film extends the narratives of Burtynsky's photographs, allowing us to meditate on our impact on the planet and witness both the epicentres of industrial endeavour and the dumping ground of its waste.