Firestone and the Warlord
"The secret relationship between the American tire company Firestone and the infamous Liberian warlord Charles Taylor."
Originally released in 2014. Firestone and the Warlord is a documentary film. directed by Marcela Gaviria. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jon Lee Anderson, Samuel K. Doe, and Charles Taylor
Synopsis
The untold story of The Firestone Tire Company, Charles Taylor, and the forgotten tragedy of Liberia.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Jon Lee Anderson
as Self - Reporter
Samuel K. Doe
as Self - Former Liberian President (archive footage)
Charles Taylor
as Self - Former Liberian President (archive footage)
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
as Self - President of Liberia
James K. Bishop
as Self - Former US Ambassador to Liberia
Elizabeth Blunt
as Self - BBC Reporter
John Chapman
as Self - Former Firestone Employee
Sarah Childress
as Self - Reporter
Edwin Cisco
as Self - Official, Firestone Workers Union
Herman J. Cohen
as Self - Former Assistant Secretary of State
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Firestone and the Warlord about?
The untold story of The Firestone Tire Company, Charles Taylor, and the forgotten tragedy of Liberia.
Who directed Firestone and the Warlord?
Firestone and the Warlord was directed by Marcela Gaviria.
How long is Firestone and the Warlord?
Firestone and the Warlord has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Firestone and the Warlord released?
Firestone and the Warlord was released on November 18, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Firestone and the Warlord?
The main cast of Firestone and the Warlord includes Jon Lee Anderson, Samuel K. Doe, Charles Taylor, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, James K. Bishop.