Fordlandia: Brazil Isn't Michigan

Henry Ford’s audacious dream of building a Midwestern town in the Amazon faced spectacular challenges. Mismanagement, cultural clashes, and environmental missteps marked the downfall of Fordlandia. Workers resisted underpayment despite promises of a better life. Their pride clashed with American corporate practices, resulting in health issues and dissatisfaction. The town, initially a failure, found new life through gypsum mining. A lively discussion about potential actors for a movie about Ford adds a fun twist to this incredible tale of ambition gone awry.