BETTER CITIES FILM FESTIVAL
At-A -GLANCE SCHEDULE 2025
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Detroit, USA. Sept. 18-21, 2025
THURSDAY
RAILROAD REHAB
STORIES REIMAGINING INDUSTRIAL SPACES FOR COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION
”FROM RAILS TO TRAILS”
FEATURE FILM
Followed by group bike ride, hosted by Detroit Greenways Coalition, to Detroit Month of Design’s Signature Event, Eastern Market After Dark.
Presented by Detroit Greenways Coalition
Sponsored by Downtown Detroit Partnership
Where: Campus Martius, Downtown Detroit
When: 5:00 - 6:30 PM followed by group bike ride to Eastern Market After Dark.
FRIDAY
WHERE WE GATHER
STORIES OF THIRD PLACES AND HOW THEY SHAPE US
Presented by CNU Michigan
Sponsored by Downtown Detroit Partnership
Where: Campus Martius, Downtown Detroit
When: 5:00 - 6:30 PM
THE ROAD WE SHARE:
STORIES OF ACCESS, MOBILITY, AND CONNECTION
Presented by CNU Michigan
Sponsored by Downtown Detroit Partnership
Where: Campus Martius, Downtown Detroit
When: 8:00 - 10:00 PM
SATURDAY
NATURE’S NEIGHBORHOODS
STORIES OF PEOPLE CARING FOR THE WILD WHERE THEY LIVE
Presented by CNU Michigan
Sponsored by Downtown Detroit Partnership
Where: Campus Martius, Downtown Detroit
When: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
“THE LITTLE THINGS THAT RUN THE WORLD”
FEATURE FILM
Presented by CNU Michigan
Sponsored by Downtown Detroit Partnership
Where: Campus Martius, Downtown Detroit
When: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
THE CITY WE WANT:
STORIES ON BUILDING, BELONGING, AND BETTER DESIGN
Presented by CNU Michigan
Sponsored by Downtown Detroit Partnership
Where: Campus Martius, Downtown Detroit
When: 8:00 - 10:00 PM
SUNDAY
COMMON GROUND
STORIES OF CONNECTION, CONFLICT, AND THE COURAGE TO COLLABORATE
Presented by First+Main Films
Where: TBD
When: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
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