Economy Printing "Blind Pig" An Unlicensed After-Hours Club
Sunday July 23, 1967
Riots Day 1
John Conyers Congressman for the 1st District
Riots Day 2
George W. Romney Governor, The State of Michigan
Riots Day 3
After receiving death threats, Melvin Dismukes moved to the suburbs
and worked security for companies including Sears Roebuck.
Although the three officers were found not guilty of criminal charges,
they never returned to active duty.
Years later a civil court ruled against one of the officers.
He was ordered to pay a fine to Aubrey Pollard's family
of $5,000.
Fred Temple's family sued the city of Detroit for wrongful death.
As part of the settlement the city would not admit guilt.
Carl Cooper's starter pistol was never found.
Julie Ann Hysell left Detroit, raised four children
and now works as a hairdresser.
The Dramatics broke out in the 1970s with several hits,
and continue to perform to this day.
Larry Cleveland Reed never rejoined the band.
He still lives in Detroit.
And sings in a church choir.
The facts around the murders at the Algiers Motel on July 25th, 1967
were never conclusively established in a criminal proceeding.
As a result, portions of this film were constructed and dramatized
based on the recollections of the participants and available documents.