ZIPPER: Coney Island's Last Wild Ride (2012)

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. (imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Amy Nicholson
Starring: Eddie Miranda
Genres: Documentary, History
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