Fall Film Series: Detroit Remember When: Made in the Motor City

Better Made Potato Chips, Sanders Fudge, Velvet Peanut Butter and Gratiot Auto Supply are among the brands, landmarks and people that played a major role in defining Detroit and Detroiters’ identity to the rest of the country. Narrated by broadcast legend Erik Smith, this documentary takes viewers cruising through the Woodward-Gratiot automotive corridor, dining at American Coney Island and Buddy’s Pizza, while listening to the voices of famous Detroit personalities such as Jo-Jo Shutty McGregor and Ken Calvert. The film also includes interviews with the likes of Brian Jefferson, the CEO of Sanders Fudge and Keith Wunderlich, the author of Vernor’s Ginger Ale. Filmmaker Bill Kubota will lead a Q&A session after the screening.

Shown at the Detroit Historical Museum. Running time: 120 minutes. Admission is FREE.

Join us before the screening on Saturday, November 12 between noon and 3 pm when we're showcasing books on Detroit-made products, including:

12:30-1:30 pm

• Lost Restaurants of Detroit by Paul Vachon
• Iconic Restaurants of Ann Arbor by Jon Milan and Gail Offen

1:30-2:30 pm

• Better Made in Michigan: The Salty Story of Detroit's Best Chip by Karen Dybis
• Vernor's Ginger Ale by Keith Wunderlich 

Meet the authors and get your books signed! All books will be available for purchase in the museum gift shop.