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202297 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Detroiters

202297 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A field of ruins and old memories remains in Detroit, where some residents strive to understand and rebuild amid the city's decline.

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Andreï Schtakleff

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A field of ruins and old memories remains in Detroit, where some residents strive to understand and rebuild amid the city's decline.

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Andreï Schtakleffdirector

Andreï Schtakleffwriter

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Detroit's streets tell a story of decline. Once the center of the automobile industry, the city now faces vast areas of abandonment and decay. Despite this, some residents remain. They work to rebuild their community and honor its history. Snow covers the remnants of Motown memories. A few believe there is still hope amid the ruins. Their efforts reflect a commitment to understanding the past and creating a new future for Detroit.

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