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Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale

7.020211h 19mMovieDocumentary

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…

DirectorAaron Schillinger
WriterAaron Schillinger
ProducersJayil Pak·Matthew Peach

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Cast · Directed by Aaron Schillinger

MRMartha Reeves
Martha Reeves
Self - Narrator (voice)

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Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale — streaming FAQ

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Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale is streaming on PBS Documentaries in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries.

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Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale is available on PBS Documentaries in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.