Detroit: Motown and More

⁣Detroit, a city of resilience and transformation, embodies both the aspirations and challenges of the Black American experience. This episode explores the Great Migration of the early 1900s, when Black families moved from the rural South to Detroit, seeking opportunities in the booming automotive industry. Amidst the promise of factory jobs, they faced racial tensions and discrimination but built strong communities and forged a vibrant cultural scene. Discover how music became the city's heartbeat—from the jazz and blues of the 1920s to the revolutionary Motown sound that redefined global music. Witness the city's pivotal moments, including the 1967 riots and the rise of leaders like Mayor Coleman Young. Through triumphs and tribulations, Detroit's Black community continues its relentless pursuit of identity, justice, and creative expression.

• Stars

  10

• Producer

  NoirPlus

• Country

  United States

• Category

  NoirPlus Documentaries