Happy Campers

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Happy Campers

Released Aug 7, 2024

1h 18m

Documentary

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Every summer, working-class families enjoy waterfront living in a scrappy trailer park off the coast of Virginia. When the relentless march of capitalism threatens their shabby Shangri-La, the denizens of Inlet View face the inevitable, and reveal the secrets to a rich life.

Ed Gonzalez

Slant Magazine

Amy Nicholson’s empathy for her subjects is undeniable.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 27, 2024

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

This isn’t just a documentary about a trailer park; it’s a human interest story that resonates with anyone who values community, tradition, and the simple pleasures of life.

Sep 2, 2024

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Emily DuGranrut

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Ultimately, Happy Campers is the kind of film that functions as a testament to the power of place and the resilience of the human spirit, but without any of the maudlin sentimentality such a description implies.

Aug 8, 2024

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Eye-opening, picturesque and genuinely heartfelt.

Aug 4, 2024

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Bill Arceneaux

Moviegoing with Bill

Made up entirely of beautiful shots, the kind that tells stories on their own, define the people that are featured, and move our hearts to beat at their fullest capacity.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 5, 2024

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Christian Gallichio

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Happy Campers sometimes feels like a lark, only glancing at the cycles of capitalism that erase these communities. But it’s nevertheless an emotional exploration of a group on the fringes and how anyone can find a welcoming community.

Rated: A-

May 17, 2024

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Chris H

So many of us grew up going to places that were heaven to us, but maybe were far from the commercial ideal of a place to vacation. Then we grow old and change our idea of where is the best place to visit. This took me right back to heaven. What a tribute to the people that loved this particular place.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/31/24

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Every summer, working-class families enjoy waterfront living in a scrappy trailer park off the coast of Virginia. When the relentless march of capitalism threatens their shabby Shangri-La, the denizens of Inlet View face the inevitable, and reveal the secrets to a rich life.

Director: Amy Nicholson
Producer: Amy Nicholson
Distributor: Grasshopper Film
Production Co: Myrtle & Olive
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 7, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2024
Runtime: 1h 18m

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