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Source : instagram Detroit is an American period crime drama film based on the Algiers Motel incident during Detroit's 12th Street Riot in 1967. Premiered at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on July 26, 2017, the film began a limited theatrical release on July 28. Detroit's release commemorated the 50th anniversary of the motel incident.

  • Director: Kathryn Bigelow
  • Stars: John Boyega, Anthony Mackie, Algee Smith, Will Poulter, Jacob Latimore, Jason Mitchell, Hannah Murray, Jack Reynor
  • Runtime: 2h 23m
  • IMDb Rating: 7.3

Detroit is an American period crime drama film based on the Algiers Motel incident during Detroit's 12th Street Riot in 1967.

Premiered at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on July 26, 2017, the film began a limited theatrical release on July 28. Detroit's release commemorated the 50th anniversary of the motel incident.

The fact-based movie shows the rise of civil unrest after the Detroit Police Department raids a group of African-Americans.

People's anger reaches its peak after the officials respond with retribution rather than justice on their minds. The incident happened on July 23, 1967, when the police department raided an unlicensed club.

The title received positive revives from the critics, with praise towards Kathryn's direction, Mark Boal's screenplay, and the performances of Smith, Poulter, and Boyega.

Sadly, it was a box office failure, grossing only $26 million against its whopping $34 million budget. 

Principal photography reportedly commenced at the end of July 2017. Scenes were filmed inside Dedham District Court, Dorchester, and in Brockton, Massachusetts. It was filmed in Detroit in October 2016. 

It attained nominations in various categories such as Outstanding Film and Outstanding Ensemble (Black Reel Awards). It won NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Independent Motion Picture.

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