Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale

Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale

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2021-09-22

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.

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Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale

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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.

Released

2021-09-22

Runtime

79

Director

Jayil Pak

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

Baby Volcano Films

Lucky Hat Entertainment

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