"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. The resilient Detroiters on Wendell’s 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.
Crew
Lelanie Foster
Photo Retouching
Pam Sporn
Director
Jon Fordham
Editor, Colorist
Kathryn Barnier
Editor
Jim MacDonald
Assistant Editor
Pam Sporn
Cinematography
Tami Gold
Cinematography, Consulting Producer
Amilca Palmer
Producer
Mariusz Glabinski
Sound Designer
Ira Spiegel
Sound Effects Editor
Michael Kurihara
Assistant Sound Editor
Matt Rigby
Assistant Sound Editor
Paul Furedi
Sound Mixer
Patrick Simpson
Sound
William Gardiner
Visual Effects
Daniel DeMaggio
Visual Effects
Tom Phillips
Music
Marlena Grzaslewicz
Dialogue Editor
Lewis Erskine
Consulting Editor
Ann Bennett
Consulting Producer
Alexa Ellis
Intern
Elizabeth Garrett
Intern
Joy Conley
Researcher
Peter Jaszi
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