Six Flags New Orleans, once a bustling amusement park, has remained closed since Hurricane Katrina flooded the area in 2005. Director Jake Williams interviews former employees and urban explorers who visit the park, now a ghost town filled with decaying rides. The film includes footage of attractions like Batman: The Ride and details the efforts of advocates seeking to restore the site. Closed for Storm premiered at the New Orleans Film Festival on November 7, 2020, and became available on streaming platforms in July 2021.

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Why Watch

See the abandoned Six Flags New Orleans like never before.
Find out about the park's history and its closure.
Meet the people connected to the park's legacy.

Did You Know

Six Flags New Orleans has been abandoned since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
The film premiered at the New Orleans Film Festival on November 7, 2020.
The documentary was announced on January 17, 2020, by Jake Williams.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the documentary Closed for Storm?

Closed for Storm was directed by Jake Williams.

When did Closed for Storm premiere at the New Orleans Film Festival?

Closed for Storm premiered at the New Orleans Film Festival on November 7, 2020.

What was the last message on the entrance sign of Six Flags New Orleans?

The last message on the entrance sign was 'Closed for Storm' in preparation for Hurricane Katrina.

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