The East Side Freedom Library, ABC Realty, MICAH, and Cookie Cart invite you to a screening and discussion of

Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal Route

Tuesday, July 30th, 2019, 7:30pm

Detroit was the poster child for the era of mass production in the United States. It was also a city where redlining determined who could live where. Now, the consequences of deindustrialization are also borne unevenly.

“Detroit 48202” examines the rise, demise and contested resurgence of Detroit through the lens of mail carrier Wendell Watkins and the residents he has faithfully served for 30 years. In this new documentary film, the resilient Detroiters on his route share stories of pushing against racial segregation in housing, challenging industrial and political disinvestment and living on reduced pensions as a result of Detroit’s bankruptcy. They also share stories of hope and propose creative ways to re-imagine an inclusive, equitable and productive city.

Foregrounding the voices of African-American working class Detroiters, it offers a nuanced and complex understanding of a city at the crossroads.

This is the third and final film in our series on “The Fight for Housing Justice.” Please join us on August 13 at 7pm for a community conversation about these issues.

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