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The Great Detroit Starts with how and why Detroit was founded and ends with the plans for a brighter future. 55 interviewees tell the whole story.

Motown, cars,comeback,decline, urban farming, techno, annual events just a little of everything. Footage of Detroit's landscape with inteviews of people who are making a difference. It will cite many little known facts plus comments by people who love the city. You will see Henry Ford's first office and plant, Detroit's puppet museum and theater, the second oldest church in America, where Motown recorded many of its hits, the training rink for many of former boxing champs, the inside of a 100 year old hat store, the country's oldest and largest fruit markets, the waters where host the most recognized hydroplane boat races, a man made island and much more.

Detroit's riverfront has received top honors in various national magazines in recent years.It has been developed with th...
09/16/2026

Detroit's riverfront has received top honors in various national magazines in recent years.
It has been developed with the direction of Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

What are your fond memories of walking along the riverfront?

To learn more and see footage of the riverfront I recommend you watch The Great Detroit documentary which is streaming on Amazon. thegreatdetroit.com has the link
Detroit Then & Now Detroit Riverfront Belle Isle Conservancy

Detroit didn't just build cars—it created the soundtrack for entire generations.From the soulful sound born at Hitsville...
09/16/2026

Detroit didn't just build cars—it created the soundtrack for entire generations.

From the soulful sound born at Hitsville U.S.A. to the pioneers of techno who changed electronic music forever, music is in our city's DNA. In The Great Detroit documentary, artists and historians break down how Detroit changed global culture forever.

What song immediately makes you think of Detroit? Tell us below!

Stream the full documentary now: thegreatdetroit.com
Motown Museum Detroit Dar Detroit Then & Now Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit - MOCAD Paxahau Detroit Jazz Festival Detroit PBS

09/16/2026

Across 55 interviews, The Great Detroit captures the untold history of our city directly from the people who lived it.

From the roots of Motown and our automotive golden age to urban farming and community resilience, every story shaped what Detroit is today.

Which chapter of Detroit's comeback inspires you most? Drop your thoughts below—and stream the full documentary on Amazon: thegreatdetroit.com

Here's an article about Detroit in a British newspaperDo you think people around the world see Detroit in a different wa...
09/15/2026

Here's an article about Detroit in a British newspaper

Do you think people around the world see Detroit in a different way and when did the change in perspective start?
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/what-british-cities-can-learn-from-detroit-motor-city-s-turnaround-should-be-a-model-for-regeneration-9546835.html
DetroitYES Revolve Detroit Reimagining Detroit Detroit Then & Now Detroit PBS Detroit Community Newsletter Visit Detroit Tangent Gallery / Hastings Street Ballroom British American Business Council of Michigan Friends of the Detroit River Detroit PBS

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Did you know that Kiwanis International was founded in Detroit?You would after watching The Great Detroit documentary Th...
09/15/2026

Did you know that Kiwanis International was founded in Detroit?
You would after watching The Great Detroit documentary
The film is streaming on Amazon
thegreatdetroit.com Detroit Then & Now Down with Detroit Visit Detroit Detroit Historical Society Pure Detroit Core Detroit Preservation Detroit Downtown Detroit Partnership

This former Detroit City Council member knows about The Great Detroit documentary It's streaming on Amazon thegreatdetro...
09/14/2026

This former Detroit City Council member knows about The Great Detroit documentary
It's streaming on Amazon thegreatdetroit.com
Detroit Then & Now Reimagining Detroit Down with Detroit Detroit Riverfront Visit Detroit Pure Detroit Crain's Detroit Business Detroit Economic Growth Corporation Detroit Young Professionals

In honor of the first game of 2026/27 pro football season, did you know the Detroit Lions have won four championships?Yo...
09/13/2026

In honor of the first game of 2026/27 pro football season, did you know the Detroit Lions have won four championships?You would after watching The Great Detroit documentary which is streaming on Amazon go to thegreatdetroit.com Detroit Historical Society Visit Detroit Down with Detroit Come Play Detroit Pure Detroit

Detroit is getting international attention for our comeback, so The Great Detroit documentary is being marketed in the U...
09/12/2026

Detroit is getting international attention for our comeback, so The Great Detroit documentary is being marketed in the United Kingdom for they can watch it on amazonuk
https://www.wallpaper.com/travel/detroit-city-of-the-year-wallpaper-design-awards-2026
Visit Detroit DIA's Detroit Film Theatre Detroit Wayne County Port Authority Detroit Economic Growth Corporation DIA's Detroit Film Theatre

Once a byword for urban distress, the Motor City is undergoing a fresh wave of regeneration, driven by progressive developers, design distinctions and dynamic investment

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