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Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale

2021-09-22
7
en 79m
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.

Producer

Jayil Pak

Producer

Matthew Peach

Producer

Isabel Sandoval

Camera Operator

Chris Santucci

Writer

Aaron Schillinger

Cinematography

Joe Flinders

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Status

Released

Countries

  • Canada
  • United States of America

Companies

  • Baby Volcano Films
  • Lucky Hat Entertainment

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