AN EPIC JOURNEY. A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
From the simple to the sublime, the remarkable stories of the people and places along this legendary stretch of highway are what bring Route 66: The Main Street of America to life.
And this is where you come in.
The Main Street of America Road Show is your opportunity to celebrate with us—a rolling premiere of this historic documentary film, beginning in September 2026, with special events in all eight Route 66 states.
BECOME PART OF HISTORY
About the film
An inspiring new feature-length documentary by filmmaker John Paget—Route 66: The Main Street of America—celebrates the 100th anniversary of America’s most legendary highway. An official project of the U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission, the film explores the soul of the Mother Road from Chicago to Los Angeles, sharing powerful, personal stories from communities encountered along the way.
Route 66 is a living connection across the country—an enduring symbol of freedom and adventure rich with history, resilience, and hope. The spirit of the road and the people who keep it alive are captured in Paget’s film, inviting us on a journey through America’s past and offering a vision for the road ahead.
Get ready for an epic adventure.
Explore the film
Route 66: An American Odyssey is the best documentary ever made on the Mother Road. I can’t wait to see his new film for the Route 66 Centennial.
