The Mahoning Drive-In Theatre (located in Lehighton, PA since 1948) is one of the few remaining drive-ins in the country. This documentary will chronicle a pivotal year in their history as they move forward with screening 35mm film only. When Hollywood switched completely to digital projection for movie releases in 2014, many drive-ins were forced to close because they were unable to purchase a $50,000 digital projector. The Mahoning Drive-In has remained open without one and looks to separate itself in a world of sterile digital projection with a group of people who do it all for the love of film. Will they survive the digital era? www.monellifilms.com
The Mahoning Drive-In Theatre (located in Lehighton, PA since 1948) is one of the few remaining drive-ins in the country. This documentary will chronicle a pivotal year in their history as they move forward with screening 35mm film only. When Hollywood switched completely to digital projection for movie releases in 2014, many drive-ins were forced to close because they were unable to purchase a $50,000 digital projector. The Mahoning Drive-In has remained open without one and looks to separate itself in a world of sterile digital projection with a group of people who do it all for the love of film. Will they survive the digital era? www.monellifilms.com