The winner of several Academy Awards, Bound for Glory dramatizes the early life of folk singer–songwriter Woody Guthrie (Carradine). Unable to find work in his native Texas during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, Guthrie heads to California with his guitar. As he witnesses firsthand the hardships faced by millions of Americans, he struggles to balance his artistic ambitions with his newfound political activism.
Established in 1926, Route 66 was once a major thoroughfare, a tourist destination, and a fixture in popular culture. Today, it is a symbol of twentieth-century America. As part of the ongoing What Is a Western? Film Series, the Autry presents three diverse films that highlight the impact and significance of Route 66.