Park Lanes (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2015, Park Lanes is a documentary film directed by Kevin Jerome Everson, running about 480 minutes.

What it’s about. This immersive eight-hour documentary follows workers in a Virginia factory over the course of an entire day, from clock-in to clock-out. Long, unbroken sequences of assembly and fabrication focus on the bodies of African American and Vietnamese American workers, while both mobile and fixed cameras transform their acts into pure movement. Everson’s “shift-film” adjusts the frame on race, class, and labor, celebrating the everyday and imbuing working bodies with new dimensions.

Who’s in it. Park Lanes stars Donnie Ballard Sr. as self, Charles Brown as self, Kathy Conley as self and Joshua Edgerton as self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Park Lanes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Park Lanes page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Park Lanes (2015)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Park Lanes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Park Lanes worth watching?
Park Lanes holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Park Lanes?
Park Lanes stars Donnie Ballard Sr., Charles Brown, Kathy Conley, Joshua Edgerton and Sandra Freeman.
When was Park Lanes released?
Park Lanes was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 480 minutes.