A new film series is shedding light on the realities of healthcare in Detroit. The project, Alive in Detroit, is the result of five years of work by filmmaker Shiraz Ahmed, who embedded himself in the lives of Detroiters to document their experiences with the healthcare system. The series aims to move beyond typical healthcare reporting by focusing on stories of empowerment and resilience.

It is a personal project for Ahmed, who was motivated by his own mother's struggles with accessing care while uninsured. Further details about the film series are available from Planet Detroit, including information about its goals and scope.