In the shadow of a former east side Detroit brick factory lies the Detroit Boat Works, also known as The Goat Yard in honor of a bearded Billy goat that once guarded the place. More than just a place to dock and sail boats, the property is home to a decommissioned Detroit fire engine, a tugboat, the remains of a sunken schooler and dozens of castoff sailboats waiting for new owners to refurbish – and a wild cast of distinctly Detroit characters. The movie focuses on the rabble-rousing Hume and the eccentric sailing community that formed around him. The film is comprised of recent footage and vintage material stretching back to the club’s formation in the 1950s, including Hume’s attempts to challenge former Mayor Coleman Young in both recall and election campaigns and the creation of a homemade Aqua-Car that was meant to jumpstart vehicle manufacturing in the Motor City.

World premiere.

After the film: There will be a Q&A with directors and producers Kimberly Stricker and Michael Pfaendtner, moderated by the Free Press’ Nancy Kaffer.

Sunday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. ONLY
Documentary – NR – Running time 79 min – Tickets $10 – Get tickets online