Detroit's Olympic Uprising

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Movie

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Adults
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Aaron Schillinger, director of Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferrytale, presents a new documentary about Detroit's bid for the 1968 Summer Olympics. As city officials strive for greatness, a group of young Black activists fight for equality. Detroit's Olympic dreams clash with the Black community's urgent need for change.  

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