To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Detroit, Michigan's 12th Street Riot in 1967, director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal are re-teaming to tell the story of the Algiers Motel incident, where three black men were killed by white police officers and nine more people badly beaten, during the racially-motivated riots that lasted five days.
Original film costumes from Detroit
To publicise this period movie, which shines a light on another hidden piece of black history in America, these Detroit film costumes were photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema on July 22, 2017.
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Franchie Jamison-Tanchuck was responsible for designing the late 1960s wardrobe in this movie based on real-life events.
Costume worn by Algee Smith
as Larry Reed in Detroit
In the movie 'Larry Reed' is an up-and-coming Motown singer in the unsigned group the 'Dramatics'.as Larry Reed in Detroit
Costume worn by Anthony Mackie
as Greene in Detroit
Anthony Mackie plays 'Greene' one of the men parting at the Algiers Motel.as Greene in Detroit
Fans of the actor can also see his Falcon costume from Captain America: Civil War and his Pain & Gain movie costume on display.
Costume worn by John Boyega
as Melvin Dismukes in Detroit
In Detroit John Boyega plays a security guard who responds to shots fired at the motel and afterwards is under suspicion by the police of killing those involved because he was carrying a gun for his job.as Melvin Dismukes in Detroit
Fans of John Boyega can also check out his Finn costume from Star Wars: the Force Awakens on display.
Costume worn by Jason Mitchell
as Carl in Detroit
Jason Mitchell plays 17-year-old 'Carl' who makes the mistake of firing a starter pistol at the National Guard during the riot.as Carl in Detroit
You can also check out his Eazy-E costume from Straight Outta Compton.
Plus for more film fashion from movies about black history, make sure you also check out these Selma movie costumes, these Loving movie costumes and these Hidden Figures film costumes.
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