Into the Sugarbush

Film Synopsis

Step into the US’s largest urban sugarbush in Detroit’s sprawling Rouge Park with the Detroit Sugarbush Project.

Showings

Fri, Oct 18 Friday, Oct 18

These Sticks Have Value

Ore Dock Brewing Co. - Rosewood

Sun, Oct 20 Sunday, Oct 20

These Sticks Have Value

Ore Dock Brewing Co. - Community Space

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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