African American population was at the mercy of a white police force and discrimination in every aspect of their lives. The community was at breaking point, and a routine police raid on an unlicensed bar became the trigger for a city-wide riot. Detroit erupted into one of the largest citizen uprisings in U.S. history.
Reuniting director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal, the Oscar-winning team behind 'Zero Dark Thirty' and 'The Hurt Locker', Detroit zeroes in on one pivotal event during the civil unrest – the Algiers Motel Incident – a motel raid which spiralled out of control as police interrogated guests, ending in tragedy.
A brilliant ensemble cast including John Boyega ('Star Wars') and Anthony Mackie ('The Hurt Locker', 'Captain America') deliver heartfelt, dedicated performances portraying the real-life people before, during and after this defining moment in their lives. This gripping, intimate film is essential viewing – an urgent, masterful recreation of history with heartbreaking parallels to the present.
To celebrate the release of "Detroit', we're giving you the chance to take home a copy of your own.
For your chance to win one of five copies of 'Detroit' on Blu-ray, just make sure you follow both steps:
1
Like our page on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, or become a member on SWITCH.
2
Complete your details below. Members can sign in at the top of this page to have their details automatically filled in. All fields are compulsory.
https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-detroit-kathryn-bigelows-gritty-slice-of-american-historyCompetition opens at 5pm AEDT on Sunday 18th February 2018 and closes at 11:59pm AEDT on Sunday 25th February 2018. Five winners will be chosen at random on Monday 26th February 2018. To successfully win, entrants must fulfil the above entry conditions before the time the competition closes. Current members/followers are eligible to enter the competition. Only one entry per person. Only one winner per household. To be a valid winner, the entrant must not have won a prize from SWITCH within the last 21 days. Each winner will receive one Blu-ray copy of 'Detroit'. By entering, you agree to receive occasional emails from SWITCH in the future. If you decide to unsubscribe from these updates, any further entries will not be applicable. Only Australian residents are eligible to enter.
