Synopsis
Boblo Island, one of America’s earliest amusement parks, sparked the imaginations of Detroiters for more than 85 years. Passengers by the thousands reached the island by way of two sister steamships, SS Columbia and Ste Claire, designed by naval architect Frank Kirby. Their 90 years of operation witnessed America’s industrial revolution and social justice movements. In 1993 Boblo Island tragically shut down, and the boats were left to ruin. Mirroring Detroit’s decline and resurgence, two teams of people doggedly attempt the restoration of these iconic vessels as the city stands in the midst of a grass roots renaissance. SS Columbia is presently owned by a New York-based nonprofit endowed with grants and employing experienced nautical preservationists. They are resurrecting Columbia into a traveling museum and event space in Buffalo, leaving Ste. Claire as Detroit's last vestige of Boblo Island. Claire’s fate rests in the hands of an unlikely band of heroes: a doctor, a psychic, and an amusement park fanatic.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 15th, 2022 (Limited) by Lucky Hat Entertainment |
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| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |