THIRTEEN Specials

ZIPPER: CONEY ISLAND'S LAST WILD RIDE

Special | 1h 16m 28s  | Video has closed captioning.

ZIPPER chronicles the battle over the future of Coney Island -- an American cultural icon. A ride operator operates the Zipper. When his rented lot is sold to a developer, Eddie and his ride become caught in the power struggle between the developer and the City of New York over the future of the world-famous destination.

Aired: 03/31/14

Expired: 04/01/17

Rating: NR

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THIRTEEN Specials is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS.
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