Detroit School of Arts, part of the Detroit Public School system, was a major institution for black arts in Detroit. Due to its key location, the school was taken over by the University of Michigan and cuts to programs and termination of long-term faculty followed. The school community was left out of the decision-making process. The DSA community authored a documentary that chronicles the devastating results of the takeover. Learn about our collective filmmaking process and engage in discussion.
Kate Levy is a documentary filmmaker, artist and media activist. She received her Master in Fine Arts from International Center of Photography-Bard College in 2013. She has exhibited her lens-based work and screened films internationally.Levy uses extensive place-based research to... Read More →
Yolanda Peoples is a parent and public school activist, and contributor to a film about her child's school, Detroit School of Arts. She is also a member of Journey 4 Justice and Keep the Vote, No Takeover!
