Now playing at the Henry Ford Museum through Oct 30th.

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.

BEAUTIFUL AND SURREAL...You don't have to be a boat guy, gal, or gull to enjoy Schillinger's magical mystery boat ride of a film and, frankly, the documentary is even more fantastical if you aren't a former Boblo-goer.

—Jerilyn Jordan, Detroit Metrotimes

"Funny, fresh, and a little heartbreaking.”

—Marshall Curry, Oscar winning filmmaker

“The TIGER KING of boat stories.”

—Erin Vermeulen, WWJ Detroit

“Wonderfully filmed with great characters - this is important history. Not only for Detroiters but for the world.”

—Sam Green, Academy Award-nominated director

“A fantastic work of magical realism…a rich, nostalgic historical document that is entertaining at every turn.”

—Matthew St. Amand, Drive Magazine

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