This compelling documentary tells the inside story of Detroit’s financial downfall, tracing the quiet buildup of poor decisions that led to the city’s historic bankruptcy collapse.
OFFICIAL SELECTION: Cleveland International Film Festival
Gradually then Suddenly - Detroit didn’t implode—it was allowed to erode
How does a city go bankrupt? This gripping doc takes viewers deep inside the unraveling of Detroit, once a symbol of American industry and prosperity.
With access to policymakers, financial experts, and those directly affected, the film chronicles how years of flawed governance, shrinking population, and mounting debt pushed the city to the brink. More than just a history lesson, it’s a cautionary tale about leadership, accountability, and the slow burn of urban collapse.
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