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Deep Dive: Pervert Park (2014)

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Pervert Park
Pervert Park is a 2014 documentary directed by Frida and Lasse Barkfors, focusing on Palace Mobile Park in St. Petersburg, Florida, where over 100 convicted sex offenders reside. The filmmakers were inspired to explore this unique community after reading an article about Florida Justice Transitions in a Danish newspaper. Their initial visit in 2010 revealed a reality that differed from their expectations, leading to a four-year production period for the film. The documentary premiered at the Copenhagen International Documentary Festival and won the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Impact at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. It later aired as an episode of POV on July 11, 2016, providing viewers with an intimate look at the lives of individuals living in this controversial environment.

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

Documentary enthusiastsCriminal justice studiesSocial issues discussions