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.
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.