Class Action Park (2020)

Directed by

Seth Porges, Chris Charles Scott III

Genre

documentary film, crime film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 30m

Rated

NR

Rating

6.6 of 10 from 155 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary tells the story of a famously dangerous amusement park in New Jersey that became a local favorite despite its many accidents. It covers how the park operated with minimal safety rules and the chaotic experience visitors remember.

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What happens

Class Action Park is a 2020 documentary film about the American amusement park Action Park, which was located in Vernon Township, New Jersey. It was known for the popularity it had among locals, and is infamous for the poor safety record of the attractions located on its grounds. The title is based on one of the popular nicknames by parkgoers, alongside "Traction Park" and "Accident Park". The film premiered virtually at the 2020 Florida Film Festival and was released a week later on HBO Max. It premiered on TNT on December 27, 2021. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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