Planet Detroit

Claiming Connections

Nina Ignaczak, Thaad & Eden Sabolboro, Amanda Tingley

In Detroit, Black-led groups are cultivating access to nature as acts of liberation.

The film shows children and families enjoying birdwatching, fishing, hiking and more, sometimes within Detroit’s city limits. Organizers talk about how their work helps people of color to reclaim a connection to nature, and equips a new generation of environmental activists.

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