This free film special event (donation optional) is an announcement party. What’s the big announcement?!

Filmmaker John Paget has started production on a new documentary Route 66: The Main Street of America - an Official Route 66 Centennial Project.

To mark this occasion, we're screening a newly remastered HD version of John's classic Mother Road documentary from 1994, Route 66: An American Odyssey, PLUS a post-film Q&A with filmmaker John Paget and author Michael Wallis. All screening donations go towards the new Centennial film.

SPECIAL GUEST INTRODUCTION
John Paget will appear with a special guest to introduce the film, PLUS reveal details about his new film project Route 66: The Main Street of America a feature documentary for the Route 66 Centennial. For more info on the new film, currently in-production, visit www.MainStreetofAmerica.com

WHEN TO WATCH
Starting June 6th at 5PM PDT / 7PM CDT, this event will be available to stream for one week (from June 6, 2024 to June 13, 2024).

LIVE TALK
On June 6th (immediately following the film screening), we'll host a LIVE Q&A with author Michael Wallis, producer Jim Jenner and filmmaker John Paget. June 6th 6:00pm PDT / 8:00pm CDT.
This post-film conversation will be recorded and available to stream all week from June 7-June 13. Watch the recorded LIVE TALK here:
Recorded LIVE TALK

BONUS FEATURE
We have some extra content! We had the incredible opportunity to talk Route 66 with Mary Means, who is known as "The Mother of Main Streets," as she founded Main Street America, the pre-eminent national organization working towards revitalizing main streets across the country. Watch that conversation here:
Talking Route 66 with Mary Means, Mother of Main Streets

PROUDLY PRESENTED BY

Preserve & Develop Route 66!

Donate to the Route 66 Centennial Preservation and Economic Development Grant Program to celebrate Route 66's 100th anniversary.  Your contribution is not just a donation; it's a powerful step towards preserving Route 66's history and shaping its future for the next 100 years.  The Route 66 Centennial Commission has designated this grant program an Official Route 66 Centennial Project, which aims to support businesses and attractions across Route 66. Give Route 66 a wonderful 100th birthday present today!

Use the QR code below or mail your check [payable to the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership] to:

Road Ahead Partnership
P.O. Box 66
Atlanta, Illinois 61723

Click here for additional information regarding the
Route 66 Centennial Preservation and Economic Development Grant Program

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