Most of us still alive that saw Coney Island, remember a tacky, dingy, outdated park that had no comparison to the Disneyesque versions of amusement parks today. Ric Burns recaptures the excitement and beauty of this faded national treasure. With historic footage to validate the testimony of those who were there and moderate the text, this documentary conveys the drama and relevance to the past generation who visited this place of wonder. Anyone who enjoys history and wants to recapture a moment in time will want to see this movie.
Review of Coney Island
