Urban Roots
Half of Detroit's population has vanished since the decline of its manufacturing industry, leaving behind empty lots that community members are transforming into gardens.
“Documentary on the urban farming phenomenon in Detroit.”
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Half of Detroit's population has vanished since the decline of its manufacturing industry, leaving behind empty lots that community members are transforming into gardens.
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Empty lots and abandoned factory yards fill Detroit, a city that has seen its population decline by half over the past decades. Community members are transforming these spaces into urban farms. They cultivate crops in the heart of the city, bringing life back to neglected areas. The action takes place against the backdrop of Detroit's manufacturing collapse. Directed by Mark MacInnis, Urban Roots follows these efforts to revitalize neighborhoods through gardening and foster connections among residents. The film runs for 94 minutes and was released in 2011.
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