David Bettencourt
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
In 1938, a tremendous hurricane devastated southern New England, including Rocky Point Park. The shore dining hall was washed away, and the roller coaster lay in ruins. Owners began to look into other options for this beautiful 80 acres of land along the coastline of Narragansett Bay. The park's future was in jeopardy until 1948, when Providence businessman Vincent Ferla bought it and brought it back to life. He revitalized the midway and brought...
Publisher
Eagle Peak Media
Pub. Date
©2010.
Language
English
Description
"Behind the Hedgerow tells the story of old-money Newport through the focus of the late Eileen Gillespie Slocum (1915-2008), Newport's last grande dame and member of several prominent American families, including the Browns of Brown University. Much of Hedgerow unfolds inside the estate where Slocum lived, with exclusive access and cooperation from her family. The film is enriched by the appearances of other leading members of Newport society, most...
Publisher
Midway Pictures
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
A true story of the tuberculosis epidemic in America in the 1900s and globally today through the lives of those who became sick and died -- but also of patients who survived against great odds. It's an emotional story of true-life tales of friendship and love in tragic circumstances, a triumph of the human spirit for those who survived.
5) It's a bash!
Publisher
Midway Pictures
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Tells the story of Providence, RI punk rock legends Neutral Nation and the music scene they thrived in.