Detroit 48202.

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FilmPublisher number: 6433845 | KanopyPublisher: New Day Films, 2018Publisher: [San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019Description: 1 online resource (streaming video file) (82 minutes): digital, .flv file, soundContent type:

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General Gordon Baker, June Manning Thomas, Thomas J. Sugrue, Wendell WatkinsSummary: This documentary examines the rise, demise, and contested resurgence of the City of Detroit through the lens of African-American mail carrier, Wendell Watkins, and the committed community he faithfully served for thirty years. We take a journey with Wendell along his route, which winds through the center of what was, once upon a time, a vital and thriving city. We listen in on his conversations with his customers – the resilient Detroiters who share stories of resistance: pushing back against racial segregation in housing; challenging industrial and political disinvestment; and living on reduced pensions as a result of the 2014 municipal bankruptcy. Our characters share stories of hope and propose creative ways to re-imagine an inclusive, productive, equitable and re-invigorated city. Honorable Mention at the **Black Harvest Film Festival.** Official Selection at the **Freep Film Festival.**

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General Gordon Baker, June Manning Thomas, Thomas J. Sugrue, Wendell Watkins

Originally produced by New Day Films in 2018.

This documentary examines the rise, demise, and contested resurgence of the City of Detroit through the lens of African-American mail carrier, Wendell Watkins, and the committed community he faithfully served for thirty years. We take a journey with Wendell along his route, which winds through the center of what was, once upon a time, a vital and thriving city. We listen in on his conversations with his customers – the resilient Detroiters who share stories of resistance: pushing back against racial segregation in housing; challenging industrial and political disinvestment; and living on reduced pensions as a result of the 2014 municipal bankruptcy. Our characters share stories of hope and propose creative ways to re-imagine an inclusive, productive, equitable and re-invigorated city. Honorable Mention at the **Black Harvest Film Festival.** Official Selection at the **Freep Film Festival.**

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