Gradually then Suddenly: The Bankruptcy of Detroit

  • 9 10
  • 2022
  • 91min
Gradually then Suddenly: The Bankruptcy of Detroit
  • Original Title: Gradually then Suddenly: The Bankruptcy of Detroit

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.

Gradually then Suddenly: The Bankruptcy of Detroit
Awards

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.

 

Sam Katz
Sam Katz Director

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