ZIPPER: Coney Island's Last Wild Ride

Nov 10 2012 Not Rated 1h 17m
Documentary, History, News

When his rented lot is snatched up by an opportunistic real estate mogul, Eddie Miranda and his Coney Island ride the Zipper become casualties of a power struggle between the developer and the City of New York over the future of the world-famous destination.

Plot

A story about greed, politics and the land grab of the century, ZIPPER chronicles the battle over an American cultural icon. Small-time ride operator, Eddie Miranda, proudly operates a carnival contraption called the Zipper in the heart of Coney Island's gritty amusement district. When his rented lot is snatched up by a real estate mogul, Eddie and his ride become casualties of a power struggle between the developer and the City of New York over the future of the world-famous destination. Be it an affront to history or simply the path of progress, the spirit of Coney Island is at stake. In an increasingly corporate landscape, where authenticity is often sacrificed for economic growth, the Zipper may be just the beginning of what is lost.

Written by

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Directed by

Amy Nicholson

Cast

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Myrtle & Olive

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
75
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
72
Popularity
NA