Why was the main reason for producing this documentary, what impact of the Kdecline of Detroit has on the UK?. Admittedly I am quite pro-American but I never understood with the British popular culture fascination or attention with the internal affairs with the United States. I doubt the mainstream/popular American media would give the same detailed attention to the United Kingdom, plus reminds of The Clash 'I'm So Bored with the USA (1977).
shareDon't worry, for those of you in the UK bored to death by news of the USA have seen your revenge enacted here in various ways. First, we suffer nonstop news coverage anytime something "significant" happens with your royal family, who make me want to puke. British royalty is a big seller here. In addition, daytime talk shows are littered with English morons who play their cute little accent to the hilt. Everyone knows that a British accent implies great intelligence, right? Finally, you gave us Russell Brand, which alone is reason enough to despise the UK. Thank you for reading.
shareWell, I don't think there's any need for that.
What purpose does bigotry and hate between nations serve?
(Isn't bigotry a small part of the reason why Detroit is like it now is?)
Come over to the Mother Country sometime - you'll enjoy it.
Travel does, indeed, broaden the mind.
Well, I don't think there's any need for that.
What purpose does bigotry and hate between nations serve?
(Isn't bigotry a small part of the reason why Detroit is like it now is?)
Come over to the Mother Country sometime - you'll enjoy it.
Travel does, indeed, broaden the mind.
Well, I was fascinated by the pictures of just how derelict Detroit is these days, (and was truly shocked).
There are similar scenes in the West Midlands, UK.
I found Temple's film an important documentary and historical record of what has happened, and a warning to the rest of us for the future.
I'm suprised you didn't find the social house-building programme carried out by prison inmates, and their expressions of "finally belonging" and feeling of revived social cohesion inspiring too.
I think it's to do with the fact that any city can go this way. As they said in the film: it's a snapshot of a post industrial city.
I found it incredibly amazing how such big houses were left to rot. In London, where there is barely any space and prices are so costly for even a tiny flat all those huge houses looked wonderful. I guess when you buy a house, you're not actually buying the house - you're buying the neighborhood and it's very much a social contract full of externalities in the valuation.
I love the show: A world without humans, and Requiem for Detroit reminded me of that.
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Bauer vs. Bourne, that is the question.