It's a mistake to dwell too much on the consequences of a piece of work that you're making.
'Detroit 1-8-7' - the numbers are police slang for murder - is filmed in that blue-collar Michigan city, providing a flavor of authenticity. Detroit offers a unique visual landscape that tells the story of the city and what it's been through.
I didn't grow up watching film but as a Ukrainian-American, music and stories and dance are crucial.