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Detroit Riverfront Documentary Film Premiere
November 15, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Please join us Wednesday, November 15 for the premiere of our new hour-long documentary film at the Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Ignore the Noise: The Transformation of the Detroit Riverfront
Wednesday, November 15
5:30 p.m. Doors Open
6:30 p.m. Screening
7:30 p.m. Panel Discussion
This fascinating hour-long documentary tells the story of how the Detroit Riverfront evolved from industrial, blighted and underused to a vibrant world-class waterfront featuring parks, pathways and greenways.
The story is told from the perspective of the people who played prominent roles in the incredible transformation over the last two decades. Vintage news footage and archival renderings are interspersed with interviews and candid conversations from key people throughout the documentary.
All ages are welcome. Ticket cost is $5.
Limited seating available. Tickets required for entry.
Parking available at DIA parking lot on John R St., street parking around the DIA and at the Wayne State Rackham Structure located at 45 E. Warren between Woodward and John R.
Please visit the DIA’s website for more information about parking for the theatre:
https://dia.org/visit/parking
Please note road closures downtown due to the tree lighting at Campus Martius. More information here: https://downtowndetroit.org/news-insights/plan-your-visit-to-detroit-tree-lighting/