| Element | Details | |---------|----------| | | Ken Park | | Directors | Larry Clark, Edward Lind | | Release Year | 2002 (limited theatrical release) | | Runtime | 86 minutes | | Country | United States | | Language | English | | Genre | Drama / Coming‑of‑age / Exploitation | | Primary Cast | Andrew Roe (Ken), Rian Johnson (Mike), James Deen (Ty), Kayla Bennett (Megan) | | Plot Summary | The narrative follows a group of high‑school friends navigating a world of sexual experimentation, substance abuse, and familial neglect. The film’s structure is episodic, stitching together a series of vignettes that emphasize the characters’ emotional numbness and moral ambiguity. | | Production Style | Shot on low‑budget 35 mm and digital formats, the film uses handheld cameras, natural lighting, and non‑professional actors for a gritty realism reminiscent of Clark’s earlier novel Rumble Fish and his seminal film Kids (1995). | | Controversy | The movie’s explicit sexual content—most notably a graphic scene of teenage intercourse—triggered bans in several countries and prompted an NC‑17 rating in the United States. Critics have debated whether the film is a social commentary or gratuitous exploitation. |

Unlike a forgotten B-movie from the 80s, Ken Park is legally radioactive in several countries.

Be warned. This isn't a fun teen comedy. It is deliberately disturbing. Watch at your own discretion.