Desc: Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie: Directed by April Wright. With Charles Bruss, Riley Cooke, Roger Corman, Dennis Cozzalio. Once a vibrant part of American culture, drive-ins reached their peak in the late 50s with almost 5,000 dotting the nation. Although drive-ins are experiencing a resurgence, today less than 400 remain. In a nation that loves cars and movies, why haven't they survived?