Entrepreneurship has reached an all-time low in
America—and it’s particularly challenged in economically
depressed communities. But as the
six real-life stars of “Generation Startup” prove,
places like Detroit are still attracting hardworking
young people who are willing to risk everything
to get their dreams off the ground. Follow
six recent college graduates through their
day-to-day hurdles, setbacks, successes, hopes,
and despair as they attempt to carve out a career
path in Detroit’s growing startup industry.
While documenting the would-be moguls’ uphill
climbs, the directors also explore an intriguing
new identity for Michigan’s struggling metropolis:
an innovative launching pad for America’s
next great economy-changing ideas. Do you
have a business or product idea kicking around
in the back of your head? This rousing documentary
might just inspire you to take the leap.
In Person: Director Cheryl Miller Houser.