Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale
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.
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Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Freep Film Festival - world premiere
Festival / Special Debut
November 17, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Schillinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Schillinger, David Fabelo, Jason Wehling, Jayil Pak, Desiree Cooper
- Original Title
- Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Baby Volcano Films, Lucky Hat Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Schillinger
Aaron Schillinger, David Fabelo, Jason Wehling, Jayil Pak, Desiree Cooper
Aaron Schillinger
Jayil Pak, Matthew Peach, Isabel Sandoval, Steve Bannatyne, Pete Monro
Department Leadership Roster
Jayil Pak
Producer
Matthew Peach
Producer
Isabel Sandoval
Producer
Aaron Schillinger
Writer
Aaron Schillinger
Editor
Steve Bannatyne
Producer
Pete Monro
Producer
Aaron Schillinger
Producer
Aaron Schillinger
Director
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What is Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale about?
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.
Who directed Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale?
Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale was directed by Aaron Schillinger.
Who stars in Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale?
The principal cast of Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale includes Martha Reeves.
When was Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale released and how long is it?
Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.