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What Happened to East Detroit?

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A documentary by Justin Arment that explores the 1991 rename of Michigan city 'East Detroit' to 'Eastpointe', and the racially motivated reasonings behind it.

DirectorJustin Arment

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What Happened to East Detroit? was released on December 17, 2021 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

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Cast · Directed by Justin Arment

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Ken Coleman
Himself
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Dallas McGhee-Henry
Himself
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Karah Tanski
Herself
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Kid Rock
Self (voice) (archive footage)

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