First trailer for Kathryn Bigelow's 'Detroit' makes you re-live the riots of 1967

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By Darian Scalamoni

            It’s been ages since we’ve seen a Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty) movie in theaters but we’re getting the return of the Oscar-winning filmmaker this summer. The film, Detroit, is set against the backdrop against the riots in the Michigan city fifty years ago and we have the first trailer here for you.

            Detroit reveals the awful treatment of many throughout the riots that were initiated by police officers back in 1967. The raids all across the city led to the deaths of 39 people which also left hundreds more wounded in the five-day massacre. It seems that the movie will be told from many different perspectives with John Boyega playing the primary lead as a black police officer working alongside the predominantly white department. The trailer as a whole is terrific though and also showcases Will Poulter and Jason Mitchell in their roles. Detroit looks to be a visceral thrill ride that is very much real and reminds me a bit of how I felt when I saw Patriots Day earlier this year. As a big fan of Bigelow’s collaborations with writer, Mark Boal, who worked with her on both The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty, it seems they might have another film on their hands drama that will garner awards praise.

            Check out the trailer below for Detroit! The movie stars Boyega, Poulter, Mitchell, John Krasinski. Jacob Latimore, Anthony Mackie, Ben O’Toole, Jack Reynor, Jeremy Strong and Kaitlyn Dever. The movie hits theaters on August 4^th, the 50^th anniversary in which the riots began.

            What do you guys think about the first preview for Detroit? Are you as excited as I am to see this film? Comment below and let us know here at Cinema Wave!