MovieTown: Detroit Is MovieTown
Filmmakers, actors and crews explore Detroit's independent film scene and the people behind its growing presence in streaming entertainment.
Season 1
S01:E01 - The Movement & Mula Films
Mula Films and other filmmakers trace the rise of Detroit's indie film scene and the grassroots efforts that helped build a local movie industry.
S01:E02 - History, Venues, and Missy's Legacy
Detroit's entertainment history comes into focus through classic films, forgotten venues and a tribute to Missy, an early figure in the city's cinema.
S01:E03 - Producers & the Movie Houses
Detroit's working movie houses reveal how independent producers and filmmakers fund their own projects while building the city's local film industry.
S01:E04 - The Tubi Debate
As Detroit tops streaming charts, cast and crew debate whether the platform boom marks a cinematic revolution or a new era of exploitation.
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This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.