Henry Ford's America
1977
56 min
Coming soon
This feature documentary studies 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.
Details
This feature documentary studies 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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directorDonald Brittain
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scriptDonald Brittain
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producerDonald BrittainPaul WrightRoman Kroitor
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associate producerJanet Leissner
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cameraAndreas Poulsson
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soundFraser McAninch
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editingLes HalmanRosemarie Shapley
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sound editingBill GraziadeiLes Halman
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re-recordingMichel DescombesJean-Pierre Joutel
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animationPierre L'Amare
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musicArt Phillips
Education
Ages 13 to 18
Family Studies/Home Economics - Consumer Awareness
Social Studies - Labour Studies
Social Studies - Social History
Technology Education - Society and Technology
What is the “American Way” as presented in this film? How does Henry Ford II view Canada? Do you think this is an accurate view? Research how mainstream automobile companies are organized today; has this changed since this film was made in the 1970s? Has the average consumer and their behaviours changed since this film was made? Research the ways that advertising has been used to sell Ford automobiles. What workers rights issues are raised in the film? Compare and contrast this with present-day workers’ rights issues. What changes are currently occurring in Detroit to revitalize the city? (For example: the urban farming movement.)
