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Back to the Drive-in
Directed by
April Wright
NR
2022
1h 45m
Documentary
7.0
93%
73%
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When the pandemic hit, everyone went back to the drive-in, but behind the scenes it's been a struggle for the resilient owners determined to keep their unique drive-ins alive.
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Cast of Back to the Drive-in
Dwight Grimm
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Leigh Van Swall
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Edward Vogel
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April Wright
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Back to the Drive-in Ratings & Reviews
Epoch Times
Michael Clark
Watching movies in cars with piped-in sound while dining on greasy, carb-heavy convenience foods is the utter definition of nostalgic Americana.
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Dennis Schwartz
Whistles its way down a nostalgic movie path.
Tilt Magazine
Stephen Silver
Visits 11 drive-ins over the course of the summer of 2021, to see how they were grappling with the era when standard theaters and new movies were once again serving as competition.
Reel Reviews
Frank Wilkins
An immersive look at the passionate nerds who make it their mission to preserve a cherished piece of Americana
RogerEbert.com
Matt Zoller Seitz
Wright's movie is a love letter to drive-ins, ending with a plea to help save them. But unfortunately, it's also a reminder of complicating factors inherent in making movies about them.
North Shore Movies
Daniel M. Kimmel
"Back To The Drive-In" offers an entertaining and informative behind-the-scenes look at how a once popular movie-going experience is hanging on in the 21st century while facing an uncertain future.
Aisle Seat
Mike McGranaghan
Anyone who cherishes the idea of drive-in theaters will find enough here to hold their attention and keep them hoping that the industry will find a way to hang in there.
Elements of Madness
Douglas Davidson
... highlights a microcosm of the theatrical entertainment sector that's often overlooked and has gone unconsidered through candid and raw on-location interviews.
Movie Madness Podcast
Erik Childress
April Wright's film plays like a eulogy for the family-owned businesses that were remembered during the pandemic. Like Awakenings temporarily provided hope and maybe like A.I. put to bed one last time.
Sarah's Backstage Pass
Sarah Knight Adamson
Drive-ins are a part of Americana that is sadly fading away-Wright's film is a call to action and a love letter to drive-ins, which is a win-win for people supporting the cause as you will also come away with incredible movie viewing memories.
HollywoodChicago.com
Patrick McDonald
Filmmaker April Wright found magic in the Drive-In - beyond the infamous teenager reputation - that spoke to the future of this legendary way to see movies. The experience of Drive-Ins is its allure, and the memories made there are the bonus. W/interview.
Solzy at the Movies
Danielle Solzman
The pandemic may have brought audiences back but Back to the Drive-In works as a time capsule of this era. And yet, there is still optimism for the future even as the reality reflects differently.
Film Threat
Dan Lybarger
Wright's love of drive-in cinemas is contagious throughout Back to the Drive-in.
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