Brazil with Michael Palin
Brazil with Michael Palin is a travel documentary series by Michael Palin consisting of four episodes, which was first broadcast in 2012. Palin had never been to Brazil which, in the 21st century, has become a global player with a booming economy bringing massive social changes to this once-sleeping giant which, as the fifth largest country, is as big as some continents.
Brazil with Michael Palin
Fordlândia is a district and adjacent area of 14,268 square kilometres (5,509 sq mi) in the city of Aveiro, in the Brazilian state of Pará. It is located on the east banks of the Tapajós river roughly 300 kilometres (190 mi) south of the city of Santarém.
The Fordlândia water tower, a recognizable symbol of the town and its history
The main warehouse at Fordlândia.
Ruins of Fordlândia, circa 2005.
Ruins of Fordlândia, circa 2005.