CLOSED FOR STORM does a good job covering the park's history pre- and post-Katrina. Some of the footage is amazing and shocking, particularly the aerial footage when it was flooded by the hurricane.
However, as an overall documentary, it doesn't quite engage. The former park employees are adequate in relating their memories, but just not terribly interesting. The park itself had a short history and hadn't had a chance to really become part of the landscape and culture of New Orleans.
If you're a fan of theme parks or urban exploration, you'll probably enjoy it.
However, as an overall documentary, it doesn't quite engage. The former park employees are adequate in relating their memories, but just not terribly interesting. The park itself had a short history and hadn't had a chance to really become part of the landscape and culture of New Orleans.
If you're a fan of theme parks or urban exploration, you'll probably enjoy it.