<P> Detroit is a 2017 American period crime drama film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Mark Boal . Based on the Algiers Motel incident during Detroit 's 1967 12th Street Riot , the film 's release commemorated the 50th anniversary of the event . The film stars John Boyega , Will Poulter , Algee Smith , Jason Mitchell , John Krasinski and Anthony Mackie . </P>
<P> Detroit is a 2017 American period crime drama film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Mark Boal . Based on the Algiers Motel incident during Detroit 's 1967 12th Street Riot , the film 's release commemorated the 50th anniversary of the event . The film stars John Boyega , Will Poulter , Algee Smith , Jason Mitchell , John Krasinski and Anthony Mackie . </P>
what 's the story behind the detroit movie
what 's the story behind the detroit movie
Based on the Algiers Motel incident during Detroit 's 1967 12th Street Riot
Based on the Algiers Motel incident during Detroit 's 1967 12th Street Riot