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Detroit Lives

Detroit Lives

2010•30m•7.0/10
Documentary

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7.0/10(1)

Before its economic decline, Detroit was a major metropolis. Now, in the 2000s, the young people of the Motor City are making it their own DIY paradise where rules are second to passion and creativity. Johnny Knoxville tours the city to meet some of the people who are creating a new Detroit on their own terms, against real adversity.

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Johnny Knoxville

Johnny Knoxville

Self

Toby Barlow

Self

Philip Cooley

Self

Carl Craig

Carl Craig

Self

Wayne Kramer

Wayne Kramer

Self

Ko Melina

Self

Black Milk

Self

Larry Mongo

Self

Jeff Nolan

Self

Katie R

Self

Bethany Shorb

Self

Zack Weedon

Self

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