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Deep Dive: Closed for Storm (2020)

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Closed for Storm
Closed for Storm is a documentary by Jake Williams that focuses on Six Flags New Orleans, an amusement park that has remained abandoned since Hurricane Katrina flooded it in 2005. The film captures the park's history and the impact of the hurricane, using archival footage and interviews to convey the story of the site and its significance to the local community. The documentary was officially announced on January 17, 2020, and premiered at the New Orleans Film Festival on November 7, 2020. The title refers to the last message on the park's entrance sign before the hurricane struck. The film was made available on streaming platforms in July 2021, allowing a wider audience to engage with the narrative of this once-popular amusement park.

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.

Perfect For

Amusement park historyHurricane KatrinaDocumentary enthusiasts