Leon Dean Directs and shoots the film and takes a interactive approach with his subjects asking questions from behind the camera. The film follows the controversy surrounding the issue of private parking regulations and Ted Evans who owns a car park in Howarth, North Yorkshire.
Dean has casted a great character in Evans, whose own drive and desire for publicity even if negative is at times worrying. Conflict is built in not only with local people and traders who are at times furious with Evans and his staff but also with two MPs who are also outraged at his aggressive clamping tactics. (Knowing what we know now, any MP referring to someone as a shark is somewhat amusing.)
Unfortunately however the films does not seem to be able to tie in a conclusion. Evans is clearly not willing to change his methods, and parliamentary reform of any kind is a long way away. This does affect the film in that in someways it simply trails off towards the end. Nevertheless it is an interesting insight and one that I shall look at again to examine what similar processes I will be taking.
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