Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale

Honestly, I was very spectacle about seeing this documentary on the Boblo Boats. And now, I am a better person because of it. This film explored so many fond memories of my childhood, and I am very excited to step aboard the SS Ste Claire again.

The Producer and Director of this documentary did an amazing job, and I am looking forward to seeing more films in their future!!

If you haven't gone out and seen this movie yet, you definitely should. You don't even need to be a Detroit native to fully understand and enjoy this film. It is 100 percent worth your time. And there is also a website you can pre-order the DVD from, very cool!!

I want my money back.

It is a Waste of Time.

You go expecting scenes of the past glories; about progress on restoration. Nope, not even.

I did not walk out, only because the person I was with thought it might get better. I got an apology at the end.

What this movie is really about: 1 Owner that has neither the funds nor knowledge for the enormous restoration and costs and 2 amateurs somehow becoming the center of attention (with one of them made manager of the works under whose leadership those works destroyed an historical boat).

That 'Manager' then goes into mental shut down needing safe spaces and cuddles.

The two key figures have emotional problems displayed on screen and in not flattering ways (for the movie goer to witness).

This is just a pitch for money and reminds me of the definition: 'Boat - a hole in the water filled with money'..

The only reason it gets one star is the narrator. Good job!

Please put it in a dry dock and sell it to a professional..

I wanted to see more historical photos or film on the boats and the island and it's rides and attractions. A timeline would've been nice. The lack of this is supplemented by strange characters, some bickering about the barnacle barges and dealing with their own personal issues. One comment in the film rang true, she wished the money being spent on those boats could be used more appropriately, help out some homes in Detroit. I don't buy the story that Boblo closed due to the owner's accident. It was on its last legs in the early 90s, tensions in the city and all over America lead to it's demise, if a park didn't have money it was going to close.

This documentary film has the rare magical ability to transport you through time. Many cities had a local amusement park, and Detroit's was special!

To get to Boblo Island, you had to take a ride on an old steam boat. These boats were the highlight of the trip for many people. It was a safe place to be yourself.

This is the only documentary film about that special island. It uses the "voice" of a steamboat to tell the story, narrated by Motown legend Martha Reeves. It finds people who remember the island and all it's glory.

What makes this movie so interesting is the depth it goes into the history of what happened to the boats afterwards. It follows the restoration of one for over 7 years and it's incredible journey.

From also touches on the left glorious aspects of History. The boats actually caused a supreme court civil rights case that's all but lost to time.

It's a wonderful film I will send you down a path of nostalgia and fascinating history.

They missed the boat in this documentary. It would have helped if they gave more detailed dates on some of the history given on the boats. Example when the boat that caught fire there was know clear date when this happened. The documentary never had a clear ending and better explanation of what would be done moving forward. The information about the boat that was brought to New York City was not given. It would have been interesting to learn more about what they are using the New York boat for and then show with a video tour of how the interior of the boat looks. It's best to stay clear of the documentary and row far away from watching.