Kenny: The Marxist Who Would Be Mayor
Synopsis
KENNY: THE MARXIST WHO WOULD BE MAYOR tells the story of Ken Cockrel Sr., a politician, attorney, and revolutionary who took on the police and the power structures of Detroit in some of its most tumultuous times from the 60’s through the 70’s. Through Cockrel’s battles both in and out of the courts, KENNY paints the story of a country undergoing rapid change, caught in a civil rights battle in which police officers were empowered to hunt and kill its citizens. Combining rare footage and interviews with those who knew him best, it charts the unbelievable rise to prominence of a radical Marxist and brilliant legal mind who took on Chrysler Corporation, the Detroit Police Department, and power structures of the entire city before his untimely death.
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KENNY: THE MARXIST WHO WOULD BE MAYOR Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-27
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Dennis Archer, Sr.
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David Ashenfelter
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Herb Boyd
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Melba Joyce Boyd
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Daniel Clark
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Jesse Cockrel
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Sheila Cockrel
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Kenneth Cockrel, Jr.
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John Conyers
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Dan Georgakas
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Peter Gessner
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Ron Glotta
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Elliott Hall
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Mike Hamlin
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Greg Hicks
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Mary Jarrett-Jackson
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William King
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Renee Lichtman
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher 'Zoz' Gruse
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher 'Zoz' Gruse
- Original Score
- Eric Hoegemyer, Will Sessions
- Original Title
- Kenny: The Marxist Who Would Be Mayor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- hungryman
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher 'Zoz' Gruse
Christopher 'Zoz' Gruse
Eric Hoegemyer, Will Sessions
Cammeron Neely, Josh Bodnar, Shane Ford
Katy Cockrel, Sheila Cockrel, Erin Henneghan, Christopher 'Zoz' Gruse, Bryan Buckley
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher 'Zoz' Gruse
Director
Cammeron Neely
Editor
Josh Bodnar
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Shane Ford
Editor
Eric Hoegemyer
Original Music Composer
Branden McClure
Producer
Ben Ellenberg
Producer
Miles Michael
Production Design
Craig Hunter
Stunt Coordinator
Christopher 'Zoz' Gruse
Writer
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What is Kenny: The Marxist Who Would Be Mayor about?
KENNY: THE MARXIST WHO WOULD BE MAYOR tells the story of Ken Cockrel Sr., a politician, attorney, and revolutionary who took on the police and the power structures of Detroit in some of its most tumultuous times from the 60’s through the 70’s. Through Cockrel’s battles both in and out of the courts, KENNY paints the story of a country undergoing rapid change, caught in a civil rights battle in which police officers were empowered to hunt and kill its citizens. Combining rare footage and interviews with those who knew him best, it charts the unbelievable rise to prominence of a radical Marxist and brilliant legal mind who took on Chrysler Corporation, the Detroit Police Department, and power structures of the entire city before his untimely death.
Who directed Kenny: The Marxist Who Would Be Mayor?
Kenny: The Marxist Who Would Be Mayor was directed by Christopher 'Zoz' Gruse.
Who stars in Kenny: The Marxist Who Would Be Mayor?
The principal cast of Kenny: The Marxist Who Would Be Mayor includes Dennis Archer, Sr., David Ashenfelter, Herb Boyd, Melba Joyce Boyd, Daniel Clark.
When was Kenny: The Marxist Who Would Be Mayor released and how long is it?
Kenny: The Marxist Who Would Be Mayor was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Kenny: The Marxist Who Would Be Mayor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kenny: The Marxist Who Would Be Mayor was composed by Eric Hoegemyer, Will Sessions.