Summary Every year, thousands flock to Coney Island to participate in the New Year's Day Polar Bear Swim. Groups of friends and family from every borough come to partake in the madness. This is the story of one group from Howard Beach, Queens. Every year, they congregate at a local bar known as 'The Rail' in order to get properly 'fueled' before making their way to Coney Island for the plunge. Led by the eccentric Jimmy Hennessey (one of the founders of the group), these hooligans reveal their thoughts on the importance of fun, friends, and family. The Queens Polar Bears certainly are a cornucopia of characters! View more details
Directed : Ruben Ortiz
Written : Ruben Ortiz
Stars : John Bieniewicz Justin Collins Michael Collins Andy Contopidis
Genres : Comedy Family Biography Documentary Short
Release date : May 31, 2011
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Summary Every year, thousands flock to Coney Island to participate in the New Year's Day Polar Bear Swim. Groups of friends and family from every borough come to partake in the madness. This is the story of one group from Howard Beach, Queens. Every year, they congregate at a local bar known as 'The Rail' in order to get properly 'fueled' before making their way to Coney Island for the plunge. Led by the eccentric Jimmy Hennessey (one of the founders of the group), these hooligans reveal their thoughts on the importance of fun, friends, and family. The Queens Polar Bears certainly are a cornucopia of characters! View more details
Genres : Comedy Family Biography Documentary Short
Release date : May 31, 2011
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
