October, 2024
In a city often overlooked, we uplifted Motown's best stories in a celebration that was unmistakably Detroit.
Detroit Story Fest is a live-journalism showcase created by Back Pocket Media, held at the Detroit Film Theatre in 2024. This sold-out event brought together journalists, artists, and community members to share stories that challenged dominant narratives and celebrated Detroit’s diversity.
Proprietary
Knight Foundation
Friends of the Detroit Film Theatre
Detroit Story Fest 2024 sold out to 1,200 attendees and received glowing feedback. The event was covered by major local outlets, and all participating newsrooms expressed interest in returning, noting that the event helped extend the reach and impact of their reporting.
Detroit Story Fest 2024 successfully rewrote dominant narratives by spotlighting underrepresented stories through a multimedia live experience. The theme, “Singing from the Shadows,” resonated deeply with both storytellers and audience members. The night was more than a show; it was a communal act of storytelling that lasted after the final story was told.
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