Searching for John Ford

Exploring the complexities of John Ford's life and career, this biography delves into his evolution from "Bull" Feeney, the son of Irish immigrants, to a celebrated filmmaker known for classics like Stagecoach and The Grapes of Wrath. Joseph McBride offers a comprehensive analysis of Ford's films while situating them within their historical and psychological contexts. This definitive work provides profound insights into Ford's artistry and legacy, illustrating his role as America's national mythmaker and the contradictions that shaped his career.