Detroit

Detroit is the story of the 12th Street Riot and the Algiers Motel Killings that occurred in Detroit, Michigan in 1967. The movie was able to showcase the anger, fear and frustration that was felt during this era due to the rampant police brutality and unjust targeting of the African American citizens in the area. 

The movie had a raw filming style and an on-edge intensity. The acting performances were emotionally powerful and realistic. I finished the film feeling saddened and angry. This movie just showed how we as a society have so much more work ahead of us. There was criticism that the movie wasn’t 100% accurate to the atrocities that happened at the Algiers Motel. I, however, came away from the movie caring less about how accurate it may or may not have been and caring more about how relevant it was, even to this day. 

What I appreciated most about this film was that the story was told. A story that isn’t taught in schools. So my hope is that with more socially conscious projects, like this one, that we can all look back at the wrongs made in the past, realize that they are still going on today, and make the right steps to correct these wrongs.