Independent Lens

The Parking Lot Movie

Delve into the rarefied world of one small parking lot in a college town, and the asphalt philosophers who work as attendants there scrutinizing cars and license plates, capitalism, anger, justice, drunkenness, spiritual awakenings, class struggle, entitlement, and the plight of the service sector worker.

The Parking Lot Movie: The Plight of the Service Sector Work

2m 34s

Delve into the rarefied world of one small parking lot in a college town, and the asphalt philosophers who work as attendants there scrutinizing cars and license plates, capitalism, anger, justice, drunkenness, spiritual awakenings, class struggle, entitlement, and the plight of the service sector worker.

Previews + Extras

  • The Parking Lot Movie: "I Bought the Car": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Parking Lot Movie: "I Bought the Car"

    S12 E1 - 1m 55s

    Delve into the rarefied world of one small parking lot in a college town, and the asphalt philosophers who work as attendants there scrutinizing cars and license plates, capitalism, anger, justice, drunkenness, spiritual awakenings, class struggle, entitlement, and the plight of the service sector worker.

  • The Parking Lot Movie: Existential Implications: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Parking Lot Movie: Existential Implications

    S12 E1 - 1m 37s

    Delve into the rarefied world of one small parking lot in a college town, and the asphalt philosophers who work as attendants there scrutinizing cars and license plates, capitalism, anger, justice, drunkenness, spiritual awakenings, class struggle, entitlement, and the plight of the service sector worker.

  • Community Cinema - Promo: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Community Cinema - Promo

    S12 E1 - 3m 38s

    In over 65 cities nationwide, screenings are followed by lively panel discussions that bring together citizens, organizations and public television stations to encourage dialogue and action around important and timely social issues. Last season, over 40,000 people attended 650 events nationwide.

  • The Parking Lot Movie: "The Evening Can Go Good or Bad": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Parking Lot Movie: "The Evening Can Go Good or Bad"

    S12 E1 - 2m 22s

    Delve into the rarefied world of one small parking lot in a college town, and the asphalt philosophers who work as attendants there scrutinizing cars and license plates, capitalism, anger, justice, drunkenness, spiritual awakenings, class struggle, entitlement, and the plight of the service sector worker.

  • America Ferrera - Community Cinema: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    America Ferrera - Community Cinema

    S12 E1 - 44s

    America Ferrera, host of Independent Lens, introduces the sixth season of Community Cinema. The free screening series, which begins in October, connects thousands with community-based organizations in more than 70 cities nationwide and online.

  • 2010/2011 Season Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    2010/2011 Season Preview

    S12 E1 - 3m 18s

    A remarkable array of films has been unveiled for the upcoming season. Check out our program guide to see what awaits you beginning October 19, 2010.

  • The Parking Lot Movie - Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Parking Lot Movie - Trailer

    S12 E1 - 1m 43s

    Delve into the rarefied world of one small parking lot in a college town, and the asphalt philosophers who work as attendants there scrutinizing cars and license plates, capitalism, anger, justice, drunkenness, spiritual awakenings, class struggle, entitlement, and the plight of the service sector worker.

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