Jasper Mall

The documentary film "Jasper Mall" is a poignant portrayal of a dying shopping mall in Jasper, Alabama, where former zookeeper Mike McClelland serves as the superintendent. Over the course of a year, the film captures the mall's daily operations, from the slow decline of customers to the nostalgia-tinged visits from regular shoppers, including mall walkers and domino players. The film also explores the personal stories of the mall's store owners and the evolving interracial relationship between two local high school students. As the mall's anchor stores close and the once-thriving shopping center struggles to stay afloat, "Jasper Mall" presents a thoughtful and serene examination of a bygone era.