Route 66: The Main Street of America - Documentary Screening

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Our friends at VisitBN and the Normal Theatre are bringing a new film by John Paget to the Twin Cities.

Route 66: The Main Street of America celebrates the centennial anniversary of this legendary highway — a powerfully moving, feature-length documentary that follows the road, sharing unforgettable stories of the everyday heroes and enduring towns along the way. Through the stories of entrepreneurs, preservationists, community leaders, and everyday heroes, the film captures the resilience, creativity, and enduring spirit of the people and places carrying Route 66 forward.

Whether you’ve driven Route 66 or only imagined it, this film takes you there — creating an immersive and heartfelt portrait of an American icon that’s full of humor, warmth, and discovery.

Following the film, stay for a conversation with director John Paget and some of THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA’s real-life characters — the everyday heroes and enduring spirit of Route 66.

General Admission tickets are $21 each. Tickets for seniors, students, and children are $11 each. Click here to purchase your tickets.

Please visit mainstreetofamerica.com for more information about the film. Questions? Please contact VisitBN at visitbn.org or  (309) 665-0033.

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