Playtime

At the start of the 20th century, Americans find themselves with more time and money on their hands. Coney Island launches the country's first amusement parks and proves that big profits can be earned from fun and entertainment. By 1953, Americans are spending $18 billion a year on leisure activities like camping, bowling, and attending sports events. This is the story of America at play, presented through digitally remastered and colorized archival footage and rarely seen home movies.

I begyndelsen af 1900-tallet fik mange flere mennesker lidt mere fritid, og det ændrede det amerikanske samfund totalt. Sport fyldte meget, og familier tog på udflugt i de populære forlystelsesparker. Børn gik i skole fyldte fritiden ud med sund sport og underholdning. Hidtil usete arkivoptagelser og sjældne privatoptagelser fortæller historien i farver.