Route 66 Dinner & Movie Series: Easy Rider

No American road is as iconic as Route 66. Starting in Chicago, Illinois, and snaking cross-country to Santa Monica, California, Route 66 originally consisted of 2,448 miles of highway, rich with neon-lit motels, quirky roadside attractions, and stretches of deserted landscape. With such a wealth of inspiration, it is no surprise that so many filmmakers have used Route 66 as a backdrop for their films.

Easy Rider is the first film in the series and will be shown on Monday, August 25 at 6 p.m. Filmed along Route 66 this 1969 film follows two “biker-hippies” (Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper) as they head to New Orleans, crossing the west and southern United States. Along the way they encounter a host of interesting characters and strange situations. The film is rated R and 94 minutes. Library programs are free and open to the public; a meal will be provided.