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

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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.

Director: April Wright
Genre: Documentary, Family, History
Runtime: 85 min
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Editing: Tom Siiter, Frank McGrath
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: April Wright
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Family, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie 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, interviews with theater owners, operators and cinema luminaries attempts to answer that question.
Who directed Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie?
Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie was directed by April Wright.
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.
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 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie?
Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie is a Documentary, Family, History film.