The film that Michael Janusonis of the Providence Journal claims, "is not to be missed," is an exhilarating ride; a poignant and often hilarious look at one of New England's great landmarks. YMBTT takes you all the way back to 1847, to the early beginning of Rocky Point Park, then flies fast like a roller coaster to its current, demolished state. Along the way we meet colorful and insightful characters who rode the rides, who ran the rides, and who kept the park running for all those years. You'll see hurricanes and Presidents, the Yo-Yo and the Flume, and you'll just about be able to taste those clam cakes and that chowder from the World's Largest Shore Dinner Hall.
Editing
Time-lapse demolition footage that feels like watching a funeral.
Production
Incredible archival footage spanning 150 years of park life.
Writing
Interview subjects so authentic they could never be scripted.
Director
David Bettencourt
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The World's Largest Shore Dinner Hall served over 3,000 meals simultaneously at its peak; the clam cakes were made from a secret recipe still fiercely debated in Rhode Island Facebook groups.
Rocky Point's 1996 closure marked the end of the 'trolley park' era in New England, a regional identity shift that younger viewers may not realize they're mourning.
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