Detroit

Explore America’s comeback city through photos and personal stories shared by residents. From the influence of the auto industry to labor unions to the Motown sound, Detroit’s multilayered story is revealed via family narratives and memories.

Detroit's distinctive fashion has been iconic for decades, in part because of shops like Hot Sam’s and Henry the Hatter. Join Thomas as he visits each store and gets to know the history behind the proprietors and threads that allow him to step into his own “Detroit Style.”

Thomas, in search of his own Detroit roots travels to the suburbs of Detroit looking for his great grandmother’s home. Using family photographs he’s able to get reconnect with his Cousin Si, who he has not seen in decades, and piece together clues to help him find the location of her home.

Satori and Doreen grew up in Detroit and return to their childhood home together to share with Thomas their experiences. The return strikes an emotional cord with the sisters as they reconnect and heal.