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Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale

Play trailer Poster for Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale Released Sep 15, 2022 1h 19m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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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.

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Alan Ng Film Threat Beautifully brings to life that small haven of Americana that’s been long gone and living only in the memories of those who were there. Rated: 8/10 Sep 16, 2022 Full Review Christopher Llewellyn Reed Hammer to Nail What’s not to love about a documentary that uses artful stop-motion animation to help tell its story? Throw in Motown legend Martha Reeves as narrator and you raise the cinematic stakes even more. Aug 22, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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jon m This movie is a mess, an absolute disaster. I expected much more - there was very little archival footage and the story (what little there was of this seemingly endless boat wreck) centered around a bunch of ne'er do wells trying to work on something they neither had the funds or know-how to remotely do. Utterly disappointing Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/19/23 Full Review barb a Absolutely terrific! The flow of the movie was the best. Even though I grew up on BobLo Island, anyone seeing the movie will understand what a great movie this is. Good to see this movie will be playing at more locations. Even Illinois and Wisconsin! The best!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review roberta m An absolute must see. I will see it again. Loved the story about the Columbia and the Ste. Clair. They were my friends. If you you've ever gone to Bob-Lo, you'll want to see this. And narrated by Martha Reeves! I'm spreading the word!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Aaron Schillinger

Director

Martha Reeves

Narrator

Aaron Schillinger

Writer

Steve Bannatyne

Producer

Peter Monro

Producer

Jayil Pak

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Synopsis 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
Producer
Steve Bannatyne, Peter Monro, Jayil Pak, Matthew Peach, Isabel Sandoval, Aaron Schillinger
Screenwriter
Aaron Schillinger
Distributor
Lucky Hat Entertainment
Production Co
Lucky Hat Entertainment, Baby Volcano Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 15, 2022, Limited
Runtime
1h 19m
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