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Across the American South, gas stations are more than pit stops. They are places to eat, gather, and share stori
I run two 24/7 gas stations in Kansas City. Everything in this film is true. People don't come for gas, they come because someone knows their name at 5 AM. Thank you for telling our story.
it drives me crazy that people demean service workers. as someone with a disability, going to the corner store, the coffee shop, whatever, chatting with the people who feed me and keep the community alive is always a bright spot in my day. i feel more cared for by some of the people who work in my community than the doctors or police. thanks for making this!
This was well done. I come from a small town and never thought about how instrumental gas stations were to the community, especially full service, something I took for granted. Thank you for shedding such a caring light on their journey.❤
I need a full documentary. It touches my heart to see my home state highlighted (Grew up in Eastern NC, 252 area) and nothing beats good food from the gas station especially when you see the elders pulled up regularly and long lines during lunch rush
This is why third places are essential for a functioning democracy- when all space is privatized and the majority of our time is spent either at work or (if we can afford it) home, its so important to have these kinds of places where people can commune. Coming from someone who lives/works very close to Waynesville.
Went to a university in a small town in Louisiana and if you didn’t get to the gas station within an hour of opening you’d miss out on the fried gizzards and would have to settle for sausage biscuits. It was country af but I loved it
Nine minutes is not enough! I would love to watch a whole full hour or more documentary on these places. Great people, conversations, and pictures! I hope there’s more of this in the future!
The most job satisfaction I have ever found was as an overnight gas station clerk over 30 miles away from the next 24 hour business. Countless travelers saved by bathrooms, water, and early morning fresh donuts. I felt like I was actually doing something good for people
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