On Friday, November 6, the University of Michigan Detroit Center will screen "Essential Arrival," the third film in the Friday Fall Film Series (F3S) theme, “My Detroit.”

The focus for the 2015 series is to examine, explore and challenge what Detroit means to people as individuals and as part of a larger community.

In this four-part series, each film aims to highlight the diversity, opportunity, resurgence and love that embody the spirit of Detroit. With the city serving as the central scene, moviegoers are challenged to explore beyond their immediate surroundings, and interpret each film from a fresh perspective.

The film begins at 6 p.m. and includes free admission, parking and light refreshments for all guests. Following each screening, "Essential Arrival" writer and producer Dr. Arifa K. Javed will lead a brief discussion on the selected film.

To assist the Detroit Center in providing the best experience for all guests, please RSVP for this event. Continue the conversation on social media: #F3Smydetroit.

Essential Arrival explores Michigan’s Indian Immigration in the twenty-first century. University of Michigan faculty member Arifa Javed provides a comprehensive look at that lives of Indian immigrants and the effect that they have on the contemporary American economy. Interviewing experts from multiple fields including sociology and public policy, Essential Arrival reveals some of the values that drive many Indian-American families in the region, and the ever-increasing roles that they play.