John Ford: The Man Who Invented America
Over a 50-year career and more than a hundred movies, filmmaker John Ford (1894-1973) forged the legend of the Far West. By giving a face to the underprivileged, from humble cowboys to persecuted minorities, he revealed like no one else the great social divisions that existed and still exist in the United States. More than four decades after his death, what remains of his legacy and humanistic values in the memory of those who love his work?
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John Ford: The Man Who Invented America
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 3, 2019
Runtime
0h 54m
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
User Score
65%
Original Title
John Ford : l'homme qui inventa l'Amérique
Production Companies
Hauteville Productions, ARTE, TCM Cinéma, RTS, TCM España, RTP
Director
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Description
Over a 50-year career and more than a hundred movies, filmmaker John Ford (1894-1973) forged the legend of the Far West. By giving a face to the underprivileged, from humble cowboys to persecuted minorities, he revealed like no one else the great social divisions that existed and still exist in the United States. More than four decades after his death, what remains of his legacy and humanistic values in the memory of those who love his work?
