Beyond Fordlandia
"An Environmental Account of Henry Ford’s Adventure in the Amazon"
Originally released in 2017. Beyond Fordlandia is a documentary/history film. directed by Marcos Colón. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2017
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
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 pla...
Who directed Beyond Fordlandia?
Beyond Fordlandia was directed by Marcos Colón.
How long is Beyond Fordlandia?
Beyond Fordlandia has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Beyond Fordlandia released?
Beyond Fordlandia was released on January 1, 2017 in theaters.