Thu., Sept. 18, 5-7 p.m., Fri., Sept. 19, 5:30-7 & 8-10 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 20, 3-5, 5-7 & 8-10 p.m.
Film festival
The Better Cities Film Festival brings the world’s best films on urban life to the heart of Detroit. Over four days, audiences will experience documentaries and shorts exploring themes like neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, biking and mobility, the environment, and community resilience. Screenings are paired with lively discussions, hands-on workshops, and local tours—including bike rides and neighborhood walks—that connect Detroit’s own story of renewal to global conversations. More than a film festival, it’s a celebration of community creativity and a call to action, inviting audiences to learn from Detroit while discovering bold ideas for building thriving, people-centered cities.
