While his claim might sound hyperbolic-or like a canny bit of marketing-it rings true: He logged thousands of miles and hundreds of hours to make the film, braving roach motels, crack highs, and homicidal pimps. I suspect I may have developed some mild PTSD.” This is how filmmaker Alexander Perlman describes shooting Lot Lizard, his hypnotic new documentary about truck stop prostitution. “The truth is, making the movie was a really traumatic experience. Facts matter: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter.
