Detroit’s Olympic Uprising - A Documentary Film

Program Type:

Movies/Film

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

By 1960 Detroit had lost more bids to host the Olympic games than any city on earth. As the city aims once again for global recognition in its bid to host the 1968 Summer Olympics, young Black activists challenge systemic racism, redefining the meaning of universal brotherhood amidst the fight for equality.  A documentary by Aaron Schillinger, Stefan Szymanski and Silke-Maria Weineck.
Aaron Schillinger, producer and editor of the film, will introduce the film. A Q & A will follow the film.