The Detroit Free Press is part of the foundation of this community and the oldest company in the state. One of our first editorial campaigns was for Michigan to become a state, which it did in 1837. Today we host events and form partnerships that enrich the lives of Michiganders all year.
Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon
For 42 years, the marathon has been an important part of our mission and vision to change the lives of thousands of people. Participants and spectators from Michigan, the United States and all over the world travel to Detroit to run in the only marathon that crosses international borders twice, including the world’s only underwater mile — the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. This year, they pumped $16.9 million into our local economy and small businesses. The marathon is also a charity fundraiser, collecting more than $2.3 million for 45 official charities. Special gifts include $8,500 for the Michigan Humane Society raised at our “Conquered” afterparty, a truck bed full of gently worn running shoes given to Fort Street Presbyterian Church’s Open-Door Program for homeless people, and more than 18,840 pounds of food and water donated to the Forgotten Harvest food pantry. With 26,009 registered participants and more than 60,000 Health and Fitness Expo attendees, our community impact is how we measure success, and we are always striving to do more. For more information on the marathon, check out freepmarathon.com.
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Freep Film Festival
Now in its seventh year, the Freep Film Festival has grown from hosting 12 events at two venues in its inaugural year (2014) to 100 events at 15 locations.
While we book top documentary films from around the country, we put special emphasis on documentaries with strong connections to Detroit and Michigan. Great journalism and great documentary storytelling can inform, inspire and help push the region forward — shining light on our challenges and celebrating our achievements.
Several films that have held their world premiere at the festival have gone on to streaming deals, national broadcasts or both, including “White Boy,” “12th and Clairmount,” “Detroit 48202” and “The Russian Five.” A signature feature of the festival is the in-depth panels we host after screenings. These panels spotlight not only the films, but also the issues they raise. The discussions marry the festival vibe with our journalistic mission, and usually feature our journalists as on-stage moderators.
We offer free educational events geared toward the filmmaking community, including works-in-progress tutorials, gatherings that connect local filmmakers with national experts, and panel discussions offering insight into the craft of documentary filmmaking.
The festival has received financial support from the Ford Foundation, the Knight Foundation and Doris J. Duchene and Donald L. Duchene Sr. Foundation.
For more on the Freep Film Festival, check out freepfilmfestival.com. To become a sponsor, contact Katie Camaiani at KCamaiani@michigan.com or 313-223-4537.
Among the other events we produce:
- Breakfast Club
- Top 10 Takeover/Restaurant of the Year
- Top Workplaces
- High School Sport Awards
- Wine & Food
- Whisked
- Shining Light Regional Cooperation Awards
For event sponsorship opportunities, contact Katie Camaiani at KCamaiani@michigan.com or 313-223-4537.
For all event promotions, contact Aimie Rosner at ARosner@michigan.com.
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