Join us at the Institute for the Humanities to meet and chat with Resurgo director and photographer Stephen McGee. McGee will share behind-the-scenes insights about the making of the film and Detroit’s inspiring rebirth. There will also be a drawing for 20 attendees to receive a ticket to see the film.

Resurgo will be shown on the big screen at the Michigan Theater on Friday, January 30 at 7pm. If you're not one of the lucky winners of the drawing, tickets are available for purchase at https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/tickets/?showingId=982540.

About the film: Detroit, once defined by its iconic ruins like Michigan Central Station and the famed $1 house, has transformed into one of the greatest comeback stories of our time. This stunning cinematic portrait showcases director Stephen McGee’s 20-year journey documenting the city’s evolution, drawn from an extraordinary archive of more than 3 million photographs and thousands of hours of footage.

Viewers frequently describe the film as transformative, reshaping their understanding of Detroit and revealing stories rarely seen in mainstream media. With its blend of historical archive, artistic voice, and lived experience, Resurgo is not only documenting a city’s evolution but contributing to it. The project stands poised to influence how Detroit is perceived for years to come, marking it as one of the most significant and emotionally resonant films to emerge from the region in decades.

Stephen McGhee is a 2x Emmy Award winning director and photographer and runs a creative production company specializing in unique cinematography and storytelling. He is based in Detroit, MI.