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Friday, November 14

It Was Just an Accident

Iran/France/Luxembourg/2025 — directed by Jafar Panahi | 101 min.

Vahid, an unassuming mechanic, is suddenly reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when a random traffic accident leads to a chance encounter with a man he thinks he recognizes—one he suspects was once his sadistic jailhouse captor. 

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A still from It Was Just an Accident, screening at the Detroit Film Theatre in November 2025.
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Saturday, November 15

Songs in Anishinaabemowin
Helen Roy illustration
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Songs in Anishinaabemowin
Saturday, November 15
2 PM
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Get ready for an afternoon of music, culture, and laughter with Helen Peltier Fuhst! Helen reimagines classic hits by artists like Elvis, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, and Tom Petty by interpreting the intentions of their lyrics into Anishinaabemowin, the Indigenous language of the Great Lakes.

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Friday, November 21

Peter Hujar's Day

USA/2025 — directed by Ira Sachs | 76 min.

In 1974, writer Linda Rosenkrantz embarked on an experimental journalism project in which an emerging artist would have a conversation with her—and her tape recorder—about the day-to-day reality of an artist’s life in New York. 

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A still from the film Peter Hujar's Day, screening at the Detroit Film Theatre in November 2025
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Saturday, November 22

Friday, November 28

CatVideoFest 2025

Back by popular demand and landing right in the middle of Thanksgiving weekend, CatVideoFest is the ideal way to shake off the tryptophan and share a few laughs with family, friends, and fellow feline fans.

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Friday, December 5

Great Hall
Great Hall
Workshops/Demos
Great Hall
Friday, December 5
6 – 8:30 PM
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Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience is necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 - Adult (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited.

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British Arrows

The marvelously creative “adverts” of British TV continue to dazzle and delight. Annually recognized with the prestigious British Arrows awards, these tiny national treasures are brought together in a celebratory touring compilation that has become a cult favorite in cinemas worldwide, including the DFT.

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A still from British Arrows, screening at the Detroit Film Theatre in December 2025
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Friday, December 19

Arts of Africa
African Galleries
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Arts of Africa
Friday, December 19
6 – 8:30 PM
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Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience is necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 - Adult (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited.

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