A psychic, a doctor, and a ferryboat walk into a scrapyard... this isn't a joke, it's Detroit history.
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.
Direction
Schillinger weaves ghost stories into archival footage seamlessly
Production
Vintage ferry footage that'll break your heart
Writing
Reveals Boblo's segregated past the park tried to bury
Director
Aaron Schillinger
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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