Review of Detroit (2017) by Nick T — 08 Aug 2017

A historically and psychologically important film. Eye opening and emotionally exhausting.

This review of Detroit (2017) was written by Nick T on 08 Aug 2017.

Detroit has generally received positive reviews.

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By Micheal Compton (319) for Bowling Green Daily News (319) on 24 Oct 2018

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By Leslie C (236) on 31 May 2018

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