"For those of us who loved Playland, this superb film brings to life again an unforgettable part of our lives. If you never experienced Playland, this wonder-filled look at a vanished part of San Francisco will give you a taste of what was and what must  never be forgotten."   - John F. Rothmann                 NEXT SCREENING  MARCH 2012

                          


A full-length documentary film about San Francisco's famous 10-acre seaside amusement park, Playland at the Beach. Located next to Ocean Beach, it was torn down in 1972 to make way for a condominium development. Gone now for more than 3 decades, it remains one of the city's lost treasures. The film is a journey back to see Laffing Sal, the Fun House, the Carousel, the Big Dipper, the Diving Bell, Dark Mystery, Limbo, Fun-tier Town, and much, much more, all through the eyes of the  people that were there.  Includes 20-minutes of archival footage, nearly 200 photographs and original music.  (60 minutes)     Released  March 2010


REVIEWS
 

Gary Meyer, owner of the Balboa Theater, talks about "Remembering Playland" - Interview

"The film is a giddy nostalgia trip for those who remember the place and a pop history lesson for others. - Walter Addiego, SF Chronicle

"The Playland documentary was better than one could have hoped for. Thank you to all that helped make those memories live forever."  - Dan Zelinsky, Musee Mecanique

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