The Grapes of Wrath
- Sat, Nov 7
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Director: John Ford Run Time: 129 min. Format: Digital Release Year: 1940
Starring: Charley Grapewin, Dorris Bowdon, Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine
Screenwriter: Nunnally Johnson from the novel by John Steinbeck
Producer: Darryl F Zanuck
Vidiots and the Eagle Rock Valley Historical Society are celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 with a special screening of John Ford’s classic Steinbeck adaptation The Grapes of Wrath.
The Joad clan, introduced to the world in John Steinbeck’s iconic novel, is looking for a better life in California. After their drought-ridden farm is seized by the bank, the family — led by just-paroled son Tom — loads up a truck and heads West. On the road, beset by hardships, the Joads meet dozens of other families making the same trek and holding onto the same dream. Once in California, however, the Joads soon realize that the promised land isn’t quite what they hoped.
The Eagle Rock Valley Historical Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, researching, and sharing the history of the Eagle Rock Valley and its local landmarks. Established in 1961, the society protects a rich archive of historical images, regional stories, and old local newspapers to ensure the area’s heritage remains accessible to researchers, students, and residents.
Historic Route 66 is more than just a paved highway—it represents a vital part of the American experience through its association with migration, commerce, and recreation. As one of the original highways in the United States Numbered Highway System, it was officially established on November 11, 1926. The highway, which became one of the most iconic roadways in the country, stretches from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, covering a total of 2,448 miles.
Route 66 served as a critical path for many migrating West, especially during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. It supported the local economies of the communities it passed through, and in the 1950s, became a popular route for vacationers heading to the West Coast. It was also a major artery for transcontinental commerce. As businesses along the route flourished, communities rallied to preserve its legacy when it began to be bypassed by the growing Interstate Highway System in the 1960s and 1970s.
Eagle Rock’s celebration of Route 66 begins on October 19, 2026, with on Presentation by the Historical Society on Route 66 in Eagle Rock. The celebration continues on the second weekend of November 2026, with a community festival hosted by the Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce featuring live music, food, a vintage car show, and a film festival presented by Vidiots Foundation.