Detroit Lives

Aug 30, 2010

0h 30m

★ 7.0

Overview

Before its economic decline, Detroit was a major metropolis. Now, in the 2000s, the young people of the Motor City are making it their own DIY paradise where rules are second to passion and creativity. Johnny Knoxville tours the city to meet some of the people who are creating a new Detroit on their own terms, against real adversity.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

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Johnny Knoxville

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Toby Barlow

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Philip Cooley

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Carl Craig

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Wayne Kramer

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Ko Melina

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Black Milk

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Larry Mongo

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Jeff Nolan

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Katie R

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Bethany Shorb

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Zack Weedon

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