John Ford: The Man Who Invented America
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John Ford (1894–1973) spent over 50 years in film, directing more than 100 movies and shaping the mythos of the American West. Through his portrayals of the underprivileged—ranging from modest cowboys to marginalized groups—he highlighted the deep social divisions in the United States. More than four decades after his death, his legacy and humanistic values continue to be remembered by those who appreciate his work.
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Edited by Pascal ArielShot by Alberto MarquardtScored by Jean Christophe Klotz
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20 unique people credited
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Paul Bandey
as Narrator
John Ford
as Self
Joseph Mcbride
as Self - author of 'Searching for John Ford'
Cecile Gornet
as Self - author of 'L'Écriture de l'histoire au miroir du cinéma. Les westerns de John Ford'
Michel Cieutat
as Self - film historian
Jennifer Ortiz
as Self - Texas beef producer
Fermin Ortiz
as Self - Texas beef producer
Donald Trump
as Self
Nancy Schoenberger
as Self - professor of English
Darryl F Zanuck
as Self
John Ford Nm0000406
as Self
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