Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale
2021•1h 19m•7.0•Released
Documentary
For over 85 years, steamship Ste. Claire transported generations of Detroiters to Boblo Island, an amusement park nestled in the waters between the US and Canada. When the vessel comes under threat of ruin, a doctor, psychic and amusement park fanatic unite to save their beloved steamship from the scrapyard. Interweaving local lore and mythology, "Boblo Boats" explores the whitewashed history of amusement parks and one crew's crusade to bring back the memories.
Director
Aaron Schillinger
Writer
Aaron Schillinger
Languages
English
Studio
Baby Volcano Films
Cast
Martha Reeves
Self - Narrator (voice)
Production
Company
Baby Volcano Films
Company
Lucky Hat Entertainment
Producer
Steve Bannatyne
Producer
Pete Monro
Producer
Jayil Pak
Producer
Matthew Peach
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