A Flea Market Documentary (2001): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2001, A Flea Market Documentary is a documentary film directed by Rick Sebak, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. A Flea Market Documentary is a new PBS special and an all-American celebration of open-air shopping across the country. On any weekend, there may be no better place to find out what makes America great than at a flea market. A Flea Market Documentary is an unabashed celebration of the unusual people and the enticing things that can be found in parking lots, fairgrounds, drive-ins, sidewalks, and wherever else someone has posted a sign saying "Flea Market." It's capitalism mixed with craziness. It's amazing old stuff, great salespeople, the ancient tradition of the open-air market, and the possibility of finding a bargain, all uniting shoppers across the nation. Produced by WQED Pittsburgh, A Flea Market Documentary travels from the gigantic Rose Bowl Market in Pasadena, California, to the busy but modest- sized Eastern Market in Washington, DC, talking with organizers, vendors, food merchants and shoppers.

Who’s in it. A Flea Market Documentary stars Rick Sebak as Narrator, Frank DeCaro as Himself and George Hanneford III as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, A Flea Market Documentary sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Flea Market Documentary page.

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