Doc X: “Vogue, Detroit” - A film by Mollie Mills

Watch the Mollie Mills directed documentary unpicks the fierce subculture offering solace for queer people in one of America’s most dangerous cities
Detroit, Michigan: known for it’s hulking, dilapidated skyline and skeletons of automobile factories left to rot. The ghosts of Motown lurk on street corners, and its suburbs that once housed 2 million people have witnessed a population that has steadily declined. “There's no denying the 'Detroit Decline' but I was curious to find the underbelly, what makes Detroit tick and how youth culture thrives,” says Mollie Mills. “What you can't see but truly feel never left, is it's essence.” That essence is hidden in the dance studios of 8 Mile and in backstreet bars that house a sparkling voguing culture.
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[@deekid311]

I had no idea there was even an active ball/house/vogue scene in Detroit, my city. This small documentary was enlightening and educational.

[@mexican_icecream]

Amazing mini documentary. The score is very good too; I'm going to check those artist out.

[@BigMamaNellB]

I like this....those random crashes in the background set the mood

[@Ijjeoma]

carefree poc love it

[@reneaguileraa]

beautiful!!!

[@drewkatchen805]

This is so so good.

[@dasweird216]

That was beautiful!!!

[@valentinomays3654]

Yessssss!!!! I love my sister Allona

[@hopelessromantic7106]

I love this

[@doujouDC]

Yaaaaas! Work, slay....drop

[@Leticiaconz]

Awesome.

[@bunjifromartz4341]

Good story rotten sound mixing, its like my worst tinnitus. Closing credits are great @ 9:55!

[@danndann6994]

be who you feel, who you are...s'not so easy...Great documentary !!

[@kleiokatsourou7723]

little gem! anyone familiar with the track playing on 3:20??

[@msongy7]

i love it!!!

[@freddyb3019]

That was everythang Yaaas

[@akeilamack8077]

YES MOLLIE I LOVE IT

[@meatwhichdreams]

Truly amazing small portrait of this community - but where are their names? The only credits we see are for the director side of the camera, and Dazed only mentions one person's name (Michael) and the House of Chanel. A very disappointing choice - these artists deserve credit and respect for their work.

[@annapachaclarke2392]

meatwhichdreams Mollie Mills directed this mini film in the way she always creates! Her mini films are to show us youth culture and subculture's who are usually overlooked and ignored! Her films give us a different perspective she does not intend to impose on the rest of their life! It's good that her work has the effect to make people take notice of these people don't you think !😊 Also she is not a big budget director and I believe she relies on sponsorship not sure! I love her cinematic style that she brings to her work and she captures the souls and rawness of these people. Not many film makers do that!

[@DavidAndTheDog]

Annapacha Clarke ....and the question remains: where are the names of these individuals? Knowing their names would help in taking notice of their achievements.

[@viviannn]

love it

[@valentinomays3654]

Does anyone know what the beat was at the end of the video

[@blueboy3081]

Respect and Love >>>> NYC

[@colbyduplin3961]

Woe

[@michaelmerk6180]

last song track id anyone?

[@Beautiful_is_her]

Can we do after one

[@marcyl2003]

Who are the performers?

[@betterbusinessbureau3056]

That look like the wood

[@Majeed.]

A little too dramatic 4 my liking. But nonetheless werrrk

[@BigMamaNellB]

I like this....those random crashes in the background set the mood

[@akeilamack8077]

YES MOLLIE I LOVE IT