Sun, Sep 27
|Senate Theater
Handmade Future: Documentary Film Premiere
VIP Reception Tickets include an intimate reception with filmmakers Kirsten and Brian Dickerson, first access to purchase crafts made by the artisans featured in the film, a rare behind the scenes tour of the historic 1926 neighborhood movie house.
Time & Location
Sep 27, 2026, 1:40 PM – 5:40 PM
Senate Theater, 2957, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210, USA
About the event
Love Travels Imports and the Senate Theater are pleased to bring special presentation of the award-winning documentary HANDMADE FUTURE as part of Detroit Month of Design. VIP Reception Tickets include an intimate reception with filmmakers Kirsten and Brian Dickerson, first access to purchase crafts made by the artisans featured in the film, a rare behind the scenes tour of the historic 1926 neighborhood movie house and light refreshments. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Senate Theater, The Red Children’s Art Museum and Gallery and Mint Artists Guild.
Summary:
The film follows artisans in six countries preserving heritage, navigating the complex role of middlemen, and advancing responsible trade - pushing back against fast, cheap production to quietly restore a frayed world through beauty and human connection.
From rug weavers in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and block printers in India’s Golden Triangle to Appalachian broom makers in Kentucky and recycled-glass blowers in Kenya, HANDMADE FUTURE showcases craftspeople worldwide whose work carries generations of skill, culture and creativity. It considers the ethics, artistry and equity of the global craft economy—highlighting the beauty of handwork, the pressures makers face, and those determined to keep their traditions alive in a rapidly modernizing world. The film reflects on how artisans might guide us towards a more sustainable, community-focused future.
The Filmmakers:
Kirsten and Brandon Dickerson (founders of travel, design, and film nonprofit Artist & Nomad) are at the helm of HANDMADE FUTURE. Kirsten is the Director, Brandon the Director of Photography, and both are Producers. Their partnership as filmmakers ensures the blend of creative storytelling and visionary leadership, grounded in decades of experience in both film and social impact initiatives involving artisans and people living on the margins of our global community.
UN SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
We use Detroit's UNESCO City of Design designation as a call to action for Detroiters to embrace the Sustainable Development Goals in their own communities, contributing to the active effort of solving global interconnected issues.