<P> Detroit is a 2017 American period crime drama film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Mark Boal . Based on the Algiers Motel incident during Detroit 's 1967 12th Street Riot , the film 's release commemorated the 50th anniversary of the event . The film stars John Boyega , Will Poulter , Algee Smith , Jason Mitchell , John Krasinski and Anthony Mackie . </P>
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Based on the Algiers Motel incident during Detroit 's 1967 12th Street Riot