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Drive-In Theaters See Boost During Closures, Experts Say Due To Social Distancing

(CBS DETROIT) - Movie theaters remain closed for most of the country, but drive-in theaters in some areas are making a come back.

Experts say this is because drive-in theaters already rely on social distancing, requiring you to stay in your own car.

One theater in Texas saw a 40 percent increase in attendance last week.

There are only about 300 drive-in theaters left in the country including at least eight in Michigan.

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