

Henry Ford's America
1977-10-01 · 58 min · ★ 10.0
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 BrittainSelf - Narrator (voice)
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