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Back to the Drive-in(2022)
Status: Released
Date: 2022-08-12
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2 Votes
Time: 1h 45m
A story of passion and determination.
Overview:
A feature-length documentary that goes behind the scenes to get to know the families who own and operate drive-in theaters.
Languages: English.
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