This documentary looks at the rapid rise of the drive-in theater, especially during the 1950's and then it also looks at the slow decline during the late 1960's and 70's.
Many local drive-in owners are interviewed as well as film maker Roger Corman. These people all provide a great insight into how the Drive-in became a part of the American culture.
BY 1958 there were about 5000 drive-ins in America and now there are only a few hundred. It was interesting to note that a lot of the land that these drive-ins used to sit on is now occupied by the likes of Wal Mart, Lowes and Home Depot.
It is also brought out that in the 50's thru the 70's American had a passion for going to the movies and now all we have is a passion to shop. That to me is a very sad commentary on what has happened to American culture.
All in all not too bad of a film and one that is most enjoyable.
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