Review of Detropia (2012) by Marrick A — 01 Jun 2013

Excellent documentary on Detroit's past, present and future.

This review of Detropia (2012) was written by Marrick A on 01 Jun 2013.

Detropia has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nando N (1) on 07 Aug 2014

This movie was boring. I live near Detroit and it didn't bring any new perspective to the city…

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By Frederick V (134) on 20 Feb 2014

Well crafted documentary about Detroit.....with topics ranging from auto decline to current population trends....even discussions about Detroit…

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By Stevepulaski (13) on 25 Jan 2013

I read an article not long ago that cited the TruTV program Hardcore Pawn as one of the biggest boons to Detroit's failing economy in a long…

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By Nery C (36) on 14 Apr 2013

So damn eerie. Watching this, Detroit doesn't even seem like a modern-day American city…

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By Cheryl C (320) on 02 Apr 2013

A good documentary that clearly shows where detroit is now and how the city is up against a lot, it doesn't get too bogged down in politics…

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By Ryan G (1,232) on 27 Jul 2014

Detropia is essential viewing for those curious about the plight and possibilities of a great American City…

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By Jeremy M (399) on 01 Mar 2013

Take artsy types with no knowledge of Detroit, place in Detroit to interview uninteresting locals, add leftist point of view: voila - boring…

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By Patrick D (1,000) on 04 Apr 2013

This documentary has a few interesting moments despite the wonky cinematography…

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By Michael W (3,003) on 31 May 2013

A heartbreaking depiction of the systematic destruction of a great American city…

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 14 Jan 2013

Bleak but aesthetically quenching documentary on how the once great industrial city of Detroit has in modern times become a car wreck…

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