Fairtown (2021)
Overview
The Iowa State Fair draws millions of people to the city of Des Moines every year. However, this film is not about the Iowa State Fair or the people who attend. It's about where they park their cars. Inspired by the classic documentary, "Heavy Metal Parking Lot".
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Additional Info
| Budget | $1,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.011 |
Directed By
Kristian Day
Crew
Bruce James Bales
Buffalo Bonker
Sam Rezac-Contreras
John Hennessy Baker
Kristian Day
Tommy Domingo
Paul Hickey
Kristian Day
TOP CAST
Kristian Day
Self
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