Skip to main content

The Invention of the Parking Meter

This is a short pilot mokumentary from the satirical series The Unauthorized History of Inventions by Izzy Abrahami and Erga Netz.
You might think that the parking meter was invented in 1935 by Carl C. Magee in Oklahoma City, OK. but when you watch the documentary you’ll be shocked to learn that the Parking Meter was actually found in the Sahara Desert, in the 15th century.


It had since a bizarre history, which is revealed in this mokumentary.
Izzy Abrahami, as the nutty professor, exposes the long history of politicians exploiting their people.

Popular posts from this blog

Manufacturing Consent

The classic Canadian documentary Manufacturing Consent based on the Noam Chomsky/Edward Herman book by the same name. Explores the the propaganda model of the media.

Science of Steroids

Over the better part of this century, athletes have sought to increase the natural performance of their bodies by using various means. And while most opted for the development of their muscle mass by using standard techniques, such as lifting weights, running, or other methods, some started taking to artificial substances, which rapidly promoted the growth of muscles and the expression of male traits teenage boys experienced at puberty.

The Ringworm Children

Directed by David Belhassen and Asher Hemias. The documentary won the award for "Best Documentary" at the Haifa International Film Festival and was featured as a documentary at the Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles in 2007.