Detroit: From the past glory to the present hopes

Detroit’s Tragic Downfall | The Rise and Fall of Detroit Michigan
The history and modern magnificence of Detroit is exalted in this film, which places the motor vehicle at the heart of its development. Looking past the hyperbole, it offers a glimpse of the city at its best. NB the film has been edited for relevance.
Detroit: City on the Move (1965)
Detroit: Today and Tomorrow – Detroit Clearing House and the Civic Center (1957)
The film begins with a discussion of Detroit’s history, focusing on the role of the riverfront. This is supplemented by shots of items from the collection of the Detroit Historical Museum including the bust of Cadillac, a model of Fort Pontchartrain, the Streets of Old Detroit exhibit, and several illustrations of the city. The film then transitions to a focus on the contemporary riverfront, and the development of the Civic Center. The half of the film concerning the development of the Civic Center includes shots of construction for the center and for underground parking in Grand Circus Park, a map of the project, and concept art showing a park in the center of Cadillac Square and plans for Civic Center Park. …
Summer ’67
Residents of Detroit’s neighborhoods fight for survival and growth in a city with an uncertain future, working tirelessly to improve their communities in spite of the lack of resources. The legacy of broken infrastructure has made Detroit one the most unstable metro areas in the US, yet the characters in our film find ways to succeed and even thrive by activating the power of their community, ultimately making progress in the struggle to take back their neighborhoods from the forces of economic decline and mismanagement. #fullmovie #freemovie #GravitasFilms Directed by: Tylor Norwood
Detropia TRAILER (2012) – Detroit Documentary Movie HD
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Ignore The Noise

Hidden gem of Dethroit