We are introduced to this motley crew of anthropologists, philosophers, musicians and artists who sit in their tiny hut covered in cardboard and artwork that strictly relates to their chosen occupation, with clips of their take on life and the American dream. There is a Moby-esque quietly spoken professor who openly admits that he knew it was time to move on from the parking lot when he started slamming a man’s head into his steering wheel, a young, cool musician in the mould of James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause whose sardonic wit literally had me gasping for breath, and so many more characters that are a documentary makers dream.
They hang out together at the lot in their spare time, filling their days with games like cone flipping and spray-painting the barrier with a different phrase each day as a small act of rebellion, and in fact a form of modern art. It is a real life Clerks for the next generation, and as much as I didn’t want to make that analogy it is difficult to get away from. Fans of the Kevin Smith dialogue will love it, some people really just will not get it and I can guarantee it will be an underground, word of mouth hit. I cannot recommend this film more; it is funny, heart-warming and captures the current mood of my generation in all its cynical and contemptuous beauty.
I am so glad that Meghan Eckman decided to make this documentary. Underachievers everywhere will feel an affinity with the guys who work at the corner parking lot in Charlottesville, Virginia. As soon as I left the film I was straight onto the internet wanting to learn more about the director and the intelligent and wry parking lot attendants. Writing this now, I actually want to go back and watch it again so I can take notes on their study of humanity.
Watch the trailer here on the official website.
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