Story of San Francisco's famous 10-acre seaside amusement park, Playland at the Beach.Story of San Francisco's famous 10-acre seaside amusement park, Playland at the Beach.Story of San Francisco's famous 10-acre seaside amusement park, Playland at the Beach.
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Playland - I was there!
REMEMBERING PLAYLAND is a well-researched and richly illustrated documentary on Whitney's Playland at the Beach, San Francisco's long-lost, beloved amusement park. Loaded with first person accounts by those who worked there and visitors who just enjoyed it, the photographs and film clips are a visual feast for all of us who remember as well as amusement park aficionados in general. Having attended a number of screenings, I've seen tears in the eyes of viewers who saw their childhood recalled. The first cut-over from the modern day view of where it was to a clip of the park in the 60s never fails to raise goose-bumps.
An accurate and serious portrayal of the park and its history is punctuated with lighter moments in mix of the sights and sounds with stories and anecdotes that bring Playland back to life. The only thing missing is the rumble of the roller coaster under foot and the enticing smells from the cafés and food stands. Grab an It's-It Ice Cream as an accompaniment and you are there.
If you love San Francisco, visited Playland or just enjoy amusement parks, roller coasters, carousels and fun houses, this is one film not to be missed. I've seen most of the amusement park documentaries available and this one sits at the top of the stack.
An accurate and serious portrayal of the park and its history is punctuated with lighter moments in mix of the sights and sounds with stories and anecdotes that bring Playland back to life. The only thing missing is the rumble of the roller coaster under foot and the enticing smells from the cafés and food stands. Grab an It's-It Ice Cream as an accompaniment and you are there.
If you love San Francisco, visited Playland or just enjoy amusement parks, roller coasters, carousels and fun houses, this is one film not to be missed. I've seen most of the amusement park documentaries available and this one sits at the top of the stack.
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- Nov 3, 2010
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- $12,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour
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- 1.33 : 1
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By what name was Remembering Playland at the Beach (2010) officially released in Canada in English?
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