Urban Detroit

His documentaries, particularly those examining American industrial decline and economic inequality, are deeply rooted in his native Flint, Michigan, and critically explore Detroit's neighboring automotive industry collapse.

Her film 'Detroit' (2017) directly confronts the city's 1967 riots and racial violence, examining systemic racism and urban unrest through an intense, visceral cinematic lens.

While known for intimate character studies, his work explores themes of urban struggle, community, and resilience that resonate deeply with Detroit's contemporary landscape and working-class narratives.