Parkers is a feature documentary about the backyard entrepreneurs who transform their lawns into parking lots for the roughly 25,000 cars that enter their neighborhoods each day during the Iowa State Fair.
Yes, you heard that right—25,000 cars. These backyard hustlers are not just parking cars; they’re running a full-fledged automotive Tetris festival outside their homes!
Join us as we explore the wild world of yard parking, where the stakes are high, the competition is fierce, and the only thing more plentiful than corn dogs is the sheer determination of these homeowners to cash in on the fair frenzy. Buckle up for a blue-collar ride filled with heartwarming stories, unexpected challenges, and maybe a few too many awkward conversations with people who forgot which yard they parked their car in.
Highlight the diverse motivations and experiences of homeowners who participate in yard parking, from those raising money for their children's school supplies to others for their vacations and big-screen tvs.
Illustrate how this unique tradition fosters neighborhood camaraderie and creates a sense of shared purpose among residents near the fairgrounds, but also explore the greed and resentment that can bubble up when capitalism runs wild and citizens are left to regulate themselves.
Examine how this grassroots enterprise contributes to the local economy and provides supplemental income for families during the fair season.
Contextualize yard parking within the broader Iowa State Fair experience, showing how it has become an integral part of the event's charm and accessibility, as well as part of its overall sprawl, for better or worse.
Just a quick clip from the upcoming PARKERS documentary.
Just a quick clip from the upcoming PARKERS documentary.
Just a little clip about how important Iowa State Fair parking is to them.
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