Over 100 convicted sex offenders live in a community known as Pervert Park in St. Petersburg, Florida, facing strict residency laws and societal stigma.
Synopsis
Over 100 convicted sex offenders live in a community known as Pervert Park in St. Petersburg, Florida, facing strict residency laws and societal stigma.
Go deeperSynopsis
Palace Mobile Park in St. Petersburg, Florida, houses over 100 convicted sex offenders. Known as "Pervert Park," this community faces strict laws that limit where its residents can live. Many are unable to find housing near schools or parks and end up in precarious situations. Directed by Frida and Lasse Barkfors, the film features candid interviews with residents, sharing their stories and the challenges they encounter. It premiered at the Copenhagen International Documentary Festival and won an award at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet the residents of Palace Mobile Park in Florida.
- Find out how the community supports each other.
- See the impact of living in a sex offender park.
Did You Know
- The film took four years to make, starting from 2010.
- Palace Mobile Park is home to over 100 convicted sex offenders.
- The film won the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award in 2015.
Perfect For
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pervert Park?
Pervert Park is a 2014 documentary film directed by Frida and Lasse Barkfors, focusing on Palace Mobile Park in St. Petersburg, Florida, which houses over 100 convicted sex offenders.
When did Pervert Park premiere?
Pervert Park premiered at the Copenhagen International Documentary Festival.
What award did Pervert Park win?
Pervert Park won the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Impact at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
Awards & Festivals
What are people saying?
Play More Like This
Browse more like this
Browse more by Lasse Barkfors
View all films →
Related Films
Is this your film?
If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.
Comments