Looking into Detroit’s muscle car tradition, tracking down the original enthusiasts, the first shade tree mechanics and car collectors who came back from World War II with a different view of themselves and their place in the world.
How active is that group of gearheads today, and who—if anyone—will carry forward their torch?
How active have Vietnam veterans been in this Motor City subculture; who has the best local collections, and who has remained true to the hotrod ideal: that the best performance vehicle is one that you have styled and souped up yourself?
The film shows a human side of how the automobile became an intricate part of American lives, especially in Detroit. Highlighted in the film are stories about Woodward Avenue, Hot Wheels, Autorama, veterans, love, fathers, and the next generation of car builders and designers.
"Detroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars" is produced and directed by Keith Famie, celebrity chef and finalist on 2001's “Survivor: The Australian Outback.” Famie said that after his father passed away in 2003, he decided he didn’t want to be on camera anymore and ended up starting his career in documentary filmmaking.
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