The United States of Detroit

Locations
Call Number: DVD 977.4 Un, Adult DVD / Nonfiction / General / United States of Detroit
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch, Traverwood Branch

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown 1st Floor 1-week checkout	DVD 977.4 Un	1-week checkout	On Shelf
Malletts Adult A/V 1-week checkout	Adult DVD / Nonfiction / General / United States of Detroit	1-week checkout	On Shelf
Traverwood Adult A/V 1-week checkout	Adult DVD / Nonfiction / General / United States of Detroit	1-week checkout	On Shelf
Pittsfield Adult A/V 1-week checkout	Adult DVD / Nonfiction / General / United States of Detroit	1-week checkout	Due 04-28-2024
Westgate Adult A/V 1-week checkout	Adult DVD / Nonfiction / General / United States of Detroit	1-week checkout	Due 05-01-2024

Title from web page.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2017.
Wide screen.
A stylish and moving documentary about the resilience and spirit of Detroit's neighborhoods: the film tells the story of the city's past, its present resurgence, and future potential.
DVD, wide screen.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

Limited Perspective submitted by Kgilroy on July 3, 2019, 1:36pm I was a bit disappointed. The movie mainly focusses on two people and doesn't really address the future of Detroit.

informative submitted by yufamily on August 24, 2019, 10:49pm Learned a lot! There are 70,000 vacant houses and hardship but there is hope.

Poverty P*rn submitted by gs2351 on July 23, 2023, 8:43am This is a poorly made documentary from the white gaze; total poverty p*rn. The Detroit residents interviewed offer some really insightful commentary, which gives the film its only value. However, the over-focus on the real estate developer didn't bring any insight to the film. The film also lacked focus and a central message; what is this film trying to say? What questions is it asking? Unclear. Stunningly, the film completely glosses over the structural racism that underlies the lives of Black Detroit. A huge miss.