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Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale
Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale

Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale

Genres

Documentary

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

79 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

22 September 2021

Country

Canada

Cast

Martha Reeves

Martha Reeves

Self - Narrator (voice)

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