Imagine an individual putting every fiber of his being into something he cherished and developed a great passion for. Now imagine that the product of that person's hard work is stolen from under their feet by a complete stranger they will never meet. This is the heartbreaking case faced by filmmakers when it comes to illegal movie downloads. The fact is that films are not just the collective work and efforts of a single filmmaker, but rather the joint effort of many people. In the motion picture industry, illicit movie downloads not only hinder efficient diligence and commerce, but also deter legitimate services that contribute to the original creators of creative works, thwart traditional corporate values ​​of showing films and promote derogatory attitudes towards society such as It is evident that over the course of history, society as a whole has gradually become less and less conservative. Topics ranging from family values ​​to portrayals and morality in the media have changed significantly. Unlike the days when people would go on an entire outing in search of a drive-in movie, movie screenings are no longer “events” to attend. While it is true that drive-in theaters still exist, it is clear that society is evolving in terms of how people participate in social and entertainment events. Statistics show that drive-in theaters continue to close because they are not a modern facet of society and are considered rather outdated. In 2000, there were reportedly 443 drive-in theaters open and operating in the United States. The numbers declined slowly over seven years to 405 operating drive-ins in 2007 (“Drive-ins.com”). Facility closures continue to occur regularly. If it consists...... middle of paper ...... October 14, 2010. .Fithian, John. "NATO | Statistics | Average ticket prices in the United States." Welcome to NATO. 2009. Internet. October 14, 2010. Liedtke, Michael and Mae Anderson. “Blockbuster Bankrupt: Video Channel Files for Bankruptcy Protection.” Latest news and opinions from the Huffington Post. September 23, 2010. Web. October 14, 2010. .Lukitsch, Laura J. “Senior Exit Project Interview.” Personal interview. July 13, 2010.VanAirsdale, By St "Blockbuster Going Out of Business - Blockbuster Video Files for Bankruptcy - Esquire." Beautiful Women, Men's Fashion, Best Music, Drink Recipes - Esquire. September 15, 2010. The web. October 14. 2010. .