The Detroit (2017)
Amidst the chaos of the Detroit Rebellion, with the city under curfew and as the Michigan National Guard patrolled the streets, three young African American men were murdered at the Algiers Motel.Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Writer: Mark Boal
Stars: John Boyega, Anthony Mackie, Algee Smith |
Storyline
A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest RACE riots in United States history. The story is centred around the Algiers Motel incident, which occurred in Detroit, Michigan on July 25, 1967, during the racially charged 12th Street Riot. It involves the death of three black men and the brutal beatings of nine other people: seven black men and two white women.
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Plot Keywords: detroit | african american | riot | police | year 1967 | See All (8) »
Taglines: It's Time We Knew
Genres: Crime | Drama | History | Thriller
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence and pervasive language | See all certifications »
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Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 4 August 2017 (USA) See more »
Also Known As: Детройт See more »
Filming Locations: Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, USA See more »
Box Office
Opening Weekend: $350,190 (USA) (28 July 2017)
Gross: $350,190 (USA) (28 July 2017)
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Company Credits
Production Co: Annapurna Pictures, First Light Production, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs
Runtime: 143 min
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
