In this episode, Rachael and Roxanne talk about Action Park, the infamous New Jersey amusement park that became a legend for all the wrong reasons. We're talking broken bones, missing teeth, and a complete disregard for the safety of guests and employees alike. Part nostalgic fever dream, part cautionary tale, this film explores what happens when profit, adrenaline, and teenage invincibility collide. Was Action Park a symbol of freedom or a lawsuit waiting to happen? Buckle up (or don’t, because apparently, that wasn’t required) and join us on a ride where the truth is often stranger—and way more dangerous—than fiction. You’re listening to “Reel Stories, Real Problems” with Rachael and Roxanne!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Park
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/19/nyregion/action-park-movie.html
https://decider.com/2020/08/27/class-action-park-deaths-injuries/
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