Two Docs Celebrate Route 66 in OK | Oklahoma City News

Two new documentaries are hitting Oklahoma this fall, celebrating the legendary Route 66 with local flair and national scope. “Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66” premieres August 29 on OETA and in theaters starting September, blending historian insights, business owner stories, and cutting-edge tech to trace the highway’s journey from Dust Bowl days to modern-day nostalgia. Meanwhile, the national film “Route 66: The Main Street of America” kicks off its tour in Chicago on September 1, spotlighting Oklahoma gems like the first Black-owned gas station on the route and El Reno’s iconic fried onion burger tradition. Both films offer immersive experiences—screenings, roadshows, and filmmaker Q&As—making this a golden chance to explore America’s most iconic highway through the eyes of those who lived it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8af8f4483c5a4ee6