A Stadium Story: The Battle for New York's Last Frontier

A sports documentary that chronicles the West Side stadium project in New York City. With billions of taxpayer dollars and the future of a neighborhood at stake, the battle over the stadium consumed New York City for two years. In one corner were the New York Jets, who wanted to build a new home over the Hudson Rail Yards; the mayor, who wanted to catalyze the transformation of the far west side; and Deputy Mayor Doctoroff, who needed a marquee venue for the bid for the Summer Olympic Games in 2012. And in the other corner were the owners of Madison Square Garden; Cablevision, who didn't want a competitive venue blocks away; and the residents of Hell's Kitchen, who were struggling to preserve their neighborhood. Throw in the city's unions, who were fighting for the promise of new jobs after undergoing a post-September 11 construction slump, and you've got a thick stew of intrigue, accusation, and speculation.