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Release Date:
August 22, 2020
Original Title:
Class Action Park
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Perennial Media
Pinball Party Productions
strategery, films
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
BR: 14 US: NR
Runtime: 90
Class Action Park explores the legend, legacy, and truth behind the 1980s water park in Vernon, New Jersey that long ago entered the realm of myth. Known for its dangerous, unsupervised rides and lack of regulation, guests of Action Park expected to walk away with injuries and were lucky if they made it out alive. Shirking the trappings of nostalgia, the film uses investigative journalism, original animations, recordings, and interviews with the people who lived it to reveal the true story of Action Park.
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Animation:
Richard Langberg
Assistant Editor:
Jake Denicola
Colorist:
Na Thirakomen
Alex Durie
Consulting Producer:
Marc Tecce
Director:
Seth Porges
Chris Charles Scott III
Director of Photography:
Rob Senska
Chris M. Johnston
Editor:
Michael Garber
Chris Lyon
Executive Producer:
Liz Decesare
Music Editor:
Christa Lee
Music Supervisor:
Willa Yudell
Maryam Battaglia
Original Music Composer:
Hays Holladay
Ryan Holladay
Post Producer:
Dave Neglia
Producer:
Michael Garber
Chris M. Johnston
Sound Designer:
Jeff Curtin
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