Tickets- $10
*Tickets do not ship. Will call pick up only.
*The Coney Island Museum is located on the second floor and is not wheelchair-accessible at this time
I'll Swim With You
Directed by Al Leibman, USA, Documentary Short, 23:58, NYC Premiere
This short film examines the courage and accomplishments of Rich Realmuto, a 73-year old swimmer who is blind and a Coney Island Polar Bear. Rich does long-distance swims at Brighton Beach while tethered to his sighted swim partner, Frank. The themes explored and captured visually include transformative friendships, love and deep, courageous resilience in the face of extraordinarily difficult and life-altering challenges. It was filmed at Brighton Beach, Coney Island and Breezy Point, Queens.
The Sistas
Directed by Ellen Sabin, Rebecca Branson, USA, Documentary Short, 16:34
Two Jewish sisters recall their lives growing up together in the 1940’s in Coney Island as children of Immigrant parents.
Coney Island Then and Now
Directed by Maria Clara, USA, Documentary Short, 39:54
“Coney Island Then and Now” tells the story of one of the most magical places in the world. Not exactly Disney World. This gritty documentary film shows the evolution of Coney Island, Brooklyn’s famous beachfront Amusement Park which has made many transformations over the years. From visionary George Tilyou’s Steeplechase amusement park to land baron Fred Trump’s controversial Trump Village, and now rapper and Coney Island native Gorilla Nems is changing things with the times. There are many stories in this very mixed community made up of Russians, Latinos, Asians, and African Americans creating an interesting dichotomy where old Coney Island and new collide with gentrification and a booming real estate market. Even if you have never been to Coney Island its iconic symbols like the Wonder Wheel, The Cyclone, Nathan’s Hot Dogs, The Mermaid Parade, Graffiti Walk, and Coney Island USA Sideshow will be. This is a special place and a story that must be told. 3 Avenues 21 blocks infinite stories.
Location: Coney Island Museum
*The Coney Island Museum is located on the second floor and is not wheelchair-accessible at this time
All ticket sales are non-refundable and WILL CALL only to be picked up night of performance, at our box office at 1208 Surf Avenue. TICKETS WILL NOT SHIP. There are no extra service fees for online purchase. Please check your junk or spam folder if you do not receive an email confirmation in your inbox.
Coney Island USA reserves the right to cancel a performance at any time. Advance ticket purchases will be refunded if such a situation arises.