‘An American renaissance’: Coronavirus ushers in revival for drive-in cinemas

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Will the pandemic help Americans fall back in love with the drive-in? Richard Hall reports from Amenia, New York.  

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“With [the rise of] Netflix and streaming services, actually going to a movie becomes much more of an event. The drive-in is definitely one of those things. Actually watching the movie isn’t necessarily what it’s about,” he says.

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