The Rouge

During the summer, the Detroit Historical Society screens your favorite films from throughout the previous year. Films start at 1 p.m. so that you have time to explore the city on a Behind the Scenes tour before coming to the museum for a screening.

July 13 & 14

August 10 & 11

August 31 & September 1

Running Time: 46 minutes

From its first years as a model of integration for its time to Ford’s using cruel force to crush organized labor, the Rouge indelibly shaped the history of Detroit and the world. Early footage, photographs, and interviews share this intriguing story.