About this episode

The episode explores Providence's abandoned train tunnel with filmmaker Sandor Bodo, who is documenting its history and cultural significance.

If you’ve lived in Rhode Island long enough, you’ve heard about Providence’s abandoned train tunnel. The last train passed through in the early 1980s. Since then, it’s been a site for graffiti, art installations, parties, and a riot. Host Edward Fitzpatrick walks all the way to the end with Sandor Bodo, a filmmaker who’s making a documentary about the tunnel. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Edward Fitzpatrick

Guest: Sandor Bodo

Topics covered

• abandoned train tunnel
• Providence
• documentary
• art installations
• graffiti
• history

Keywords

• Providence
• train tunnel
• abandoned
• graffiti
• art installations
• documentary
• Rhode Island

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Places: Providence, Rhode Island

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