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Henry Ford's America
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Henry Ford's America

1977-10-01 · 58 min · ★ 10.0

Documentary

A study of the automobile and its pervasive effect on the history of North America. Focusing on the Ford dynasty, from the original Henry car through to Henry II, the film demonstrates how society has adapted to fit the needs of the automobile.

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Directors
Donald Brittain
Production companies
ONF | NFB, CBC
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

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Donald BrittainDonald BrittainSelf - Narrator (voice)
Henry Ford IISelf
Lee IacoccaLee IacoccaSelf
George BarrisSelf
NudieSelf

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