Ninth Season of Independent Lens Premieres Tonight with The Parking Lot Movie

Posted on October 19, 2010
The long-awaited new season of Independent Lens kicks off Tuesday night with the cult-favorite documentary, The Parking Lot Movie (check local listing). First-time director Meghan Eckman explores the rarefied world of one small parking lot in Charlottesville, Virginia, and its collection of overeducated staffers that keep the place in business. Enjoy this clip from the The Parking Lot Movie airing Tuesday night at 10 PM. Plus, be sure to schedule some face time with filmmaker Meghan Eckman who will be participating in a live chat on Wednesday, October 20 at 2 PM. Visit beyondthebox.org for details. If you have any questions you can always reach us — and your closest indie-loving fans — on our Facebook page. We have a terrific lineup of documentaries for you this season on Independent Lens, hosted by, America Ferrera. Be sure to check out the complete fall lineup here.

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