In case you missed it, the 2012 NY Emmy Awards were announced a few days ago. Last Summer At Coney Island, available now on DVD and by Download/Stream, was nominated for Best Documentary! This film, directed by JL Aronson, is an intimate look at how Coney Island has transformed and all those who were affected by it. It takes Coney Islanders down memory lane, and gives all us foreigners a reason to want Coney Island to thrive like it once did.

You can find the full nomination list at the Awards webpage, but here are all the nominees for Best Doc:

DOCUMENTARY

Last Summer at Coney Island. May 15, 2011. (Thirteen/WNET). JL Aronson, Producer/Director.

Marisa: A Little Girl’s Fight to Live. April 14, 20110. (Newsday). Arnold Miller, Producer; Alejandra Villa, Photographer/Editor.

Pastport Cuba. November 7, 2010. (nuvoTV). Maria Perez-Brown, Executive Producer.

Run for Your Life. November 6, 2010. (Thirteen/WNET). Judd Ehrlich, Director/Producer.

The Wreck of the Lady Mary. November 20, 2010. (NJ.Com/The Star-Ledger). Andre Malok, Videographer/Editor; Amy Nutt, Reporter’ Seth Siditisky, Editor/Producer; Bumper DeJesus, Editor/Graphics

The 2012 NY Emmy Awards will be held on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the Marriott Marquis (Times Square ~ Broadway Ballroom). The event begins with a Cocktail Reception at 5:00 PM, followed by Dinner at 6:00 PM and finally the Awards Presentation at 7:00 PM. This is a Black Tie Event, so get those outfits ready and keep your fingers crossed for Last Summer At Coney Island!

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