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"Funny, poignant, fascinating…Highly entertaining!"

Karen McClain

"I haven't had this much fun at a documentary in ages. Made me and the group I was with want to pack our bags the next day and head out on the Mother Road."

Mark Reed

"If this film doesn't inspire you to take a road trip nothing will. A master work of storytelling."

Dave Desimone

"So wonderfully engaging that I forgot I was in a theater and not traveling the route!"

Doreen Miller

"I loved this movie so much! In a world that feels like it has gone crazy, this movie was a beautiful reminder of what America really is. I'm planning my Route 66 trip!"

Lisa Eckert Aliprandi

"The film is interesting, beautifully filmed, and at the same time it's touching and often laugh out loud funny."

David Sperling

"Exceptional storytelling, with humor and heart."

Steve McCracken

"A great adventure filled with humor and humanity."

James Landenberg

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A centennial portrait of enduring towns and everyday heroes along america's legendary highway.

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Illinois

Sep 1

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Sep 10, 2026

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Missouri

Sep 11

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Sep 15, 2026

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Kansas

Sep 16

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Sep 16, 2026

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Oklahoma

Sep 18

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Sep 24, 2026

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Texas

Sep 25

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Sep 28, 2026

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New Mexico

Oct 1

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Oct 8, 2026

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Arizona

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Oct 15, 2026

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California

Oct 23

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Nov 7, 2026

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2,400 miles.
8 states.
Countless stories.
One film and
one epic roadshow.
100 years
in the making.

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THE CENTENNIAL DOCUMENTARY

Route 66: The Main Street of America is a centennial celebration of this legendary highway. It’s a powerfully moving feature-length documentary that travels the route, sharing unforgettable stories along the way. From unexpected roadside attractions to revitalized main streets, each encounter reveals communities finding new life and purpose—making new history—proving the most meaningful journeys often unfold on the road less traveled. Join us and experience this immerse, heartfelt portrait of an American icon that’s full of humor, warmth, and discovery.

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