What happened to Jasper Mall in Alabama?

The decades-old Jasper Mall was once a bustling shopping hub for the residents of Walker and surrounding counties; however, since two of its three anchor stores closed in 2017, both the north and south ends of the mall have remained dark. The mall was the subject of a recent documentary film.

Where is Jasper Mall from the movie?

Alabama
Jasper Mall is a 2020 documentary film directed by Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb. It revolves around the Jasper Mall, a dying mall in Jasper, Alabama.

Is the Jasper Mall Guy Australian?

Much of the narrative unfolds through the eyes of Mike, a former Australian zookeeper who serves as the security guard/caretaker for the mall in rural Alabama. The film does showcase some of the mall’s tenants, including a florist and jewelry repair shop, but this is mostly Mike’s story.

Does Mike still work at Jasper Mall?

“Jasper Mall” pivots on McClelland, a former zookeeper. According to Jasper Mall’s website, the facility still houses around 20 business ranging from chains like Belk department stores to local ventures such as Robin’s Next florist. “Mike is doing a great job of keeping it alive,” Allen says.

Who is the security guard in Jasper Mall?

Mike McClelland
As the audience, we learn about the people who love this mall and what still brings them there despite its financial decline. A particular standout is mall security guard/former zookeeper, Mike McClelland whose accent seems to change every time he’s interviewed.

Does Jasper Indiana have a mall?

Jasper Manor Shopping Center shopping information – stores in mall (11), detailed hours of operations, directions with map and GPS coordinates. Location: Jasper, Indiana, 847 3rd Ave, Jasper, Indiana – IN 47546. Don’t miss rate the mall.

How big is Jasper Al?

76.09 km²
Jasper/Area

When was Jasper Mall filmed?

2020
Jasper Mall/Initial release

Who owns the Jasper mall?

Kohan Retail Investment Group
Parkland Plaza/Owners

Originally developed by the local Simmons family and Georgia developer George Ewing, the mall is owned by Kohan Retail. Anchor JCPenney moved from downtown to the mall when it opened.

Who is the security guard in Jasper mall?

When did Jasper mall open?

August 8, 1981
Parkland Plaza/Opened
The mall opened on August 8, 1981. It currently is approximately 350,000 square feet (33,000 m2) in size, and includes one anchor and about 10 smaller stores. Originally developed by the local Simmons family and Georgia developer George Ewing, the mall is owned by Kohan Retail.

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