Beyond Fordlandia
Beyond Fordlândia
“An Environmental Account of Henry Ford’s Adventure in the Amazon”
Synopsis
An environmental account of Henry Ford’s Amazon experience decades after its failure. The story addressed by the film begins in 1927, when the Ford Motor Company attempted to establish rubber plantations on the Tapajós River, a primary tributary of the Amazon. This film addresses the recent transition from failed rubber to successful soybean cultivation for export, and its implication for land usage.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcos Colón
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcos Colón
- Original Title
- Beyond Fordlândia
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Release Date
- 01/01/2017
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcos Colón
Marcos Colón
Department Leadership Roster
Marcos Colón
Writer
Marcos Colón
Director
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What is Beyond Fordlandia about?
An environmental account of Henry Ford’s Amazon experience decades after its failure. The story addressed by the film begins in 1927, when the Ford Motor Company attempted to establish rubber plantations on the Tapajós River, a primary tributary of the Amazon. This film addresses the recent transition from failed rubber to successful soybean cultivation for export, and its implication for land usage.
Who directed Beyond Fordlandia?
Beyond Fordlandia was directed by Marcos Colón.
Who stars in Beyond Fordlandia?
The principal cast of Beyond Fordlandia includes Not specified.
When was Beyond Fordlandia released and how long is it?
Beyond Fordlandia was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.