THE PARK

THE PARK is an inspiring, educational documentary film about city parks focusing specifically on one local park tucked into the urban sprawl of Los Angeles, CA and how this park effects a neighborhood.

The film's director, motivated by an overwhelming sense of curiosity, with a video camera and a list of questions, decides to set out into his own neighborhood park and talk to the people directly.

THE PARK presents an in-depth profile as presented through a series of candid interviews and anecdotes from random park-goers as well as a few select park employees. It's a sentimental, yet at times a humorous portrayal about life in a local big city park and how it makes a positive difference to a community.

Color / 71 minutes (Director's cut)

Color / 57 minutes (PBS Television cut)

Produced and Directed by: Tony Okun

The Park was picked up for Television Syndication by NETA and broadcast on PBS and educational television networks throughout the US in 2006.

"In taking aim at what many might perceive as a mundane subject, The Park provides a cheery celebration of a simple yet welcome diversion from city living."

-Phil Hall, Filmthreat.com

Tony Okun’s unpretentious little documentary emerges as a tribute to neighborhood parks and to the value of having “an oasis in every city.”

-Betty Jo Tucker, ReelTalk Movie Reviews