Detropia
Documentary
Detroit’s story has encapsulated the iconic narrative of America over the last century – the Great Migration of African Americans escaping Jim Crow; the rise of manufacturing and the middle class; the love affair with automobiles; the flowering of the American dream; and now… the collapse of the economy and the fading American mythos.
VIBE
A haunting, unflinching look at a city’s slow decline. It feels like wandering through abandoned streets, a quiet testament to lost prosperity and the enduring spirit of its people. A somber, reflective experience.
bleakmelancholystarkobservationalslow-burnverité documentarysocial realismcinéma véritéeconomic collapseurban decaythe American dreamresilience
capitalismcrisismiddle classeconomybusinesseconomicsdetroitmichiganmanufacturingtradeauto industrywoman director
