A rubber industry was established in the 1920s in a small settlement on the River Tapajos, but the project failed and was abandoned two decades later.
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A rubber industry was established in the 1920s in a small settlement on the River Tapajos, but the project failed and was abandoned two decades later.
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Synopsis
Henry Ford established a rubber plantation in Fordlandia, a settlement on the River Tapajos in Brazil, during the 1920s. The project aimed to produce rubber for his automobile factories. However, harsh environmental conditions and local resistance led to its failure. By the 1940s, Fordlandia was abandoned. The documentary reflects on the clash between industrial ambitions and the natural world, illustrating the challenges faced in this remote part of the Amazon.
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Why Watch
- See Henry Ford's ambitious rubber project in the Amazon.
- Find out why Fordlandia was abandoned after 20 years.
- Meet the tensions between industry and nature in Brazil.
Did You Know
- Fordlandia was established in the 1920s by Henry Ford.
- The settlement was abandoned about 20 years after its founding.
- The film has a duration of 30 minutes.
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What was Fordlandia?
Fordlandia was a small settlement in the Brazilian Amazon established by Henry Ford in the 1920s for a rubber industry.
Why did the Fordlandia project fail?
The project failed mainly due to the resistance of nature and was abandoned about 20 years later.
What river is Fordlandia located on?
Fordlandia is located on the River Tapajos in Brazil.
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