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Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie

NR20131h 25mApril Wright
IMDb 6.9

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Once a vibrant part of American culture, drive-ins reached their peak in the late 1950s with almost 5,000 dotting the nation. Although drive-ins are experiencing a resurgence, today less than 400 remain. In a nation that loves cars and movies, why haven't they survived? April Wright's lovingly made documentary, filled with archival images of hundreds of open and closed drive-in theaters, interviews with theater owners, operators and cinema luminaries attempts to answer that question.

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What is Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie (2013) about?

Once a vibrant part of American culture, drive-ins reached their peak in the late 1950s with almost 5,000 dotting the nation. Although drive-ins are experiencing a resurgence, today less than 400 remain. In a nation that loves cars and movies, why haven't they survived? April Wright's lovingly made documentary, filled with archival images of hundreds of open and closed drive-in theaters,…

Who stars in Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie?

Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie stars Roger Corman, Patricia King Hanson. The film was directed by April Wright.

How long is Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie?

Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated NR.

Is Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie worth watching?

Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Documentary, Family, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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