The Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan is pleased to present the world film premier of “A Light for Justice” on Wednesday, November 1, at the Detroit Historial Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave. in Detroit.
The Historical Society film celebrates the history of the Detroit courthouse and showcases its restoration and future. Filmmakers Scott Zuchlewski and Will Lawson with narrator Detroit media legend Carmen Harlan guide inside looks at the practices, personalities and trials with archival firm plus, insightful interviews with judges, attorneys and officials.
The film begins at 6:30 p.m. but there is a catered reception at 5:30 p.m. in the museum’s Streets of Old Detroit, Grand Trunk Passenger Station.
Admission is free with Court Historical Society membership. Non-members and guests can attend for $25. To register online, visit https://fbamich.org and click on “events.”
- Posted October 10, 2023
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Society conducts film premier of 'A Light for Justice' November 1

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