The Rise, Fall & Rebirth of Detroit | Abandoned (Full Episode)
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Published 2023-07-04
This episode of Abandoned first aired on VICE TV in 2016.
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All Comments (21)
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Anyone that watched this episode learned that Detroit’s greatest asset is its people. Everyone that was interviewed was well spoken and very optimistic for the city’s future. These are the people that are making Detroit a better place.
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As a lifelong Detroit resident, I loved this. Skating at the WIG everyday after school and seeing it alive again in this documentary was emotional. Thanks shining a light on my city Vice.
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As a Chicagoan with friends from Detroit from college, visiting it is a magical experience. There are no people in the world like Detroiters. Despite the ruin, I’ve had some GREAT times there. Even saw my first Bey concert there. Wishing everyone the best in this rebirth.
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This episode originally aired in 2016. Ford Motor Company has since rebuilt Michigan Central Station. They deserve credit for that. This was also one the best episodes of any show I’ve ever seen and played a part in my desire to buy the Public Grounds IP from its previous owner. Huge props to those all involved with his episode. It’s about time Vice put it out into the public domain.
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This abandoned series on vice is by far the best docu series they’ve done over the past couple of years. Quality cinematography and presentation by the host 👍👍👍
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This was breathtaking. Everyone from the elders to the youngsters in this episode were so kind, educated, and wise...
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A lot has changed in Detroit since this was made in 2016. I was there recently, downtown and the river walk is beautiful. The people are great. The city is passionate. I liked it a lot.
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This episode was from 2016, for anyone wondering about the WIG it was unfortunately demolished in September of 2019. What was built in the WIG’s place was just further gentrification of midtown with apartments for $2,200 a month. Exactly one of the issues they spoke about earlier in the video.
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An FYI for people - this was made in 2016. So much has changed even since then - the city is a fantastic place to live and work.
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I’ve lived my whole life here. Always rooting for the people and this place that I Love. Stay Strong Detroit ❤
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Every time I’ve visited Detroit (3+ times the past year) I haven’t experienced anyone unhappy!! Everyone was kind, friendly and welcoming.
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This has become one of my favorite series from Vice. Solid work as always sharing stories and opinions by people who don't often get to share their stories.
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Abandoned is without a doubt the best tv-series I've ever seen. The places. the editing, the music, Rick. Everything is just so perfect.
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One of the best series Vice has ever produced. I wonder how Rick's doing now. It would be sick if he could do a season 2 like 8 years later.
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Michigan born and raised. I’ve traveled all over the country for work, and I’ve never been to a city with more spirit than Detroit.
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I’m a born and raised Detroiter! ❤ This makes me so proud to see my community thriving in real time; just like how my mom and grandma have always talked about. We’re just a little rough around the edges, much love ✌🏽#313forlife
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Detroits story is Americas story. I grew up in st.Louis and there’s a lot of similarities to Detroit. I’ll never understand how we as a people can become so disconnected and just forget about things and throw away the old for the new and soulless. Travel around the country and witness everything looking the same wherever you land. The monotony of the same businesses and building styles everywhere is as sad as the forgotten cities, towns, and communities 😢
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My grandmother grew up in Detroit, she had to move away for work and always dreamed of going back home. She cries about how everyone just forgot about Detroit and let it fall into ruin. I really hope I get to see Detroit thrive again
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My first time in Detroit 15 years ago brought me to tears on the way in a taxi from the airport to a meeting in town to evaluate establishing new industry in Detroit. We didn't succeed :(. It brings tears to my eyes again to see Detroit reviving and positive attitudes spreading and the results from those whom for decades have fought to save their city. KUDOS !!!!
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As an architecture major at Detroit Mercy, I absolutely love this. This is a truly special city with some of the best people and we get too much bs. 313 ❤
