Detroit Rising: How the Motor City Becomes a Restorative City is a five-part docuseries that follows me as I witness the power and potency of restorative practices to repair harm, restore relationships, and build community in nearly every city sector.
Based on a series of articles I wrote in 2018, the documentary delves into the heart of Black-led community efforts to foster strong bonds among court employees, a prominent nonprofit agency, teachers, and students in a Black charter school and with each other.
Detroit Rising is executive produced by Restorative Practices pioneer, directed by documentarian Cassidy Friedman, and produced by me.
The can’t-miss docuseries gives parents, educators, and activists working toward transformative justice on small and large scales an adaptable blueprint for an effective approach.
Awards/Festival Laurels – Detroit Rising was called “illuminating” by The Mercury News and won Best Web Series at Cyrus International Film Festival and received Special Mention in the Best Documentary category at Venice Shorts Film Festival.
