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Release Year2021
Runtime1h 19m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes1
DirectorAaron Schillinger
WritersAaron Schillinger
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsBoblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale
About Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale
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.
Directed by Aaron Schillinger, Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale leans on a strong ensemble — Martha Reeves — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2021.
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