Detropia (2012)
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.
Director: Rachel Grady, Heidi Ewing
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: September 7, 2012
Cinematography: Craig Atkinson, Tommy Hardmon
Editing: Enat Sidi
Production: Loki Films, Impact Partners, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, ITVS, Vital Projects, Independent Lens, Ford Foundation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $369,271
Original Language: en
Themes
Corporate Monopoly and Stranglehold
Keywords
capitalism, crisis, middle class, economy, business, economics, detroit, michigan, manufacturing, trade, auto industry, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Detropia about?
- 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.
- Who directed Detropia?
- Detropia was directed by Rachel Grady, Heidi Ewing.
- How long is Detropia?
- Detropia has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Detropia?
- Detropia is a Documentary film.
- How much did Detropia gross?
- Detropia grossed $369,271 worldwide.
- Where was Detropia produced?
- Detropia was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Detropia?
- The themes of Detropia include: Corporate Monopoly and Stranglehold.