Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road

Name: Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road
Released: 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

This documentary looks at the women who overcame gender discrimination and segregation to build fulfilling lives and legacies along Route 66.

2022 · 57m

EPISODE 1

The Early Years on Route 66

From Pueblo women opening up roadside stands in New Mexico to a Black hotelier in Springfield, Mo., included in the Green Book, women overcome challenges to succeed on Route 66.
EPISODE 2

World War II: The Post-War Era

World War II allows women to move out of low-paying jobs and perform patriotic duties; following WWII, women create vibrant businesses on their own; Bobby Troup's "Route 66."
EPISODE 3

The Rebirth of Route 66

Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road explores how women overcame gender discrimination and segregation on America’s most beloved highway.

Season 1