A parking lot attendant in Charlottesville, Virginia, reflects on the challenges of his job while working at The Corner Parking Lot for 11 years.
“It's Not Just a Parking Lot. It's a Battle With Humanity.”
Synopsis
A parking lot attendant in Charlottesville, Virginia, reflects on the challenges of his job while working at The Corner Parking Lot for 11 years.
Synopsis
John Lindaman, a parking lot attendant at The Corner Parking Lot in Charlottesville, Virginia, shares insights from his 11 years on the job. The documentary, directed by Meghan Eckman, captures the daily routines of attendants, many of whom are University of Virginia students. Filmed between 2007 and 2010, it features candid interviews and interactions with patrons, revealing the dynamics of a space often overlooked. The film premiered at the South By Southwest festival in 2010 and later aired on PBS's Independent Lens.
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Why Watch
- Meet the unique characters working in a parking lot.
- Find out how cars shape American identity.
- See the class struggles unfold in a daily setting.
Did You Know
- The parking lot is located directly opposite the University of Virginia.
- Some vehicles in the lot cost $40,000 and get only eight miles per gallon.
- The parking lot is described as a 'Bermuda triangle' and a refuge from the surrounding area.
- Attendants feel that working in a parking lot is seen as beneath other jobs like taxidermy.
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What is the location of the parking lot in the documentary?
The parking lot is located directly opposite the University of Virginia behind a number of bars.
What is the significance of cars in American identity according to the documentary?
Cars are seen as an extension of the horse and represent the myth of exploration in the West, symbolizing liberation.
What do parking lot attendants represent in the context of the documentary?
Parking lot attendants are compared to toll booth operators, serving as a gateway to the American dream.
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