08 Dec 2023
Il était une fois Disney & la France
French documentary on Walt Disney's relationship with France through his personal and professional life.
Circle of Dreams: The Making of the Seabreeze Carousel
Since 1926 the Philadelphia Toboggan Company #36, (PTC 36) has occupied a place in the hearts and minds of children of all ages who visit Seabreeze Amusement Park. In March of 1994, a tragic fire took the beloved carousel from this Rochester, NY community. This is the story of the aftermath and the determination of the owners of Seabreeze Amusement Park to build a new carousel in the grand tradition of PTC 36
Top Billed Cast
Bill Clune Himself (Narrator)
John Norris Himself (Seabreeze Park Operator)
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