Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal Route (2018)
Conversations Along a Postal Route
"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.
Director: Pam Sporn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: April 11, 2018
Music: Tom Phillips
Editing: Kathryn Barnier, Jon Fordham
Production: JustFilms / Ford Foundation
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Pam Sporn
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal Route about?
- "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.
- Who directed Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal Route?
- Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal Route was directed by Pam Sporn.
- How long is Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal Route?
- Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal Route has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal Route?
- Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal Route is a Documentary film.