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Kate Roff
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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Source: Curbed Detroit
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Source: Y Arts Detroit
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Aaron Mondry
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
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Despite few theaters, Detroit's film culture proves resilient
Dennis Archambault
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
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Unique program offers grants for "narrative shifting" Detroit video projects
Monday, May 16, 2016
Source: Allied Media Projects
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From the Archives: The inaugural season of the Detroit City Futbol League
Terry Parris Jr.
Monday, May 9, 2016
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Source: Model D
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Friday, April 1, 2016
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