Voices from Atlantic City Part 1: The Promise
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In 1976, Atlantic City became the first place outside Nevada to legalize casinos.
In 1976, Atlantic City became the first place outside Nevada to legalize casinos. Voices from Atlantic City tells the story of the rise and fall of the gambling mecca from the perspective of local stakeholders - card dealers, cocktail waitresses, construction workers and others who lost their jobs or are hanging on to them by a thread, yet still manage to have hope for the future.
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NJTV Series is a local public television program presented by NJ PBS
Voices from Atlantic City is a five-part NJTV digital series that chronicles the economic struggle of that historic city, through those most affected by the boom and the bust. Voices...
Voices from Atlantic City Part 1: The Promise
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In 1976, Atlantic City became the first place outside Nevada to legalize casinos. Voices from Atlantic City tells the story of the rise and fall of the gambling mecca from the perspective of local stakeholders - card dealers, cocktail waitresses, construction workers and others who lost their jobs or are hanging on to them by a thread, yet still manage to have hope for the future.
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Voices From Atlantic City: Preview
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Preview: Special | 30s | Voices from Atlantic City chronicles the economic struggle of this historic city. (30s)
Voices from Atlantic City Part 2: The Heyday
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Clip: Special | 3m 37s | The 80s were the days of glitz and glamour, Donald Trump and disco. (3m 37s)
Voices from Atlantic City Part 3: The Decline
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Clip: Special | 8m 5s | In 2014, four casinos closed, costing 8,000 people their jobs. (8m 5s)
Voices from Atlantic City Part 4: The Aftermath
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Clip: Special | 6m 18s | Atlantic County in New Jersey is now the foreclosure capital of the country. (6m 18s)
Voices from Atlantic City Part 5: The Future
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Clip: Special | 5m 1s | Despite a fifth casino closing in Atlantic City, NJ, there's hope for the future. (5m 1s)
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NJTV Series is a local public television program presented by NJ PBS
Voices from Atlantic City is a five-part NJTV digital series that chronicles the economic struggle of that historic city, through those most affected by the boom and the bust. Voices...