Kern Oil Documentary
Screenings
Catch Kern Oil: The Truth Runs Deep at a theater near you — or relive the screenings that brought this story to communities across California.
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Upcoming Screenings
Fox Theatre
Taft, CA
Kern Oil returns to the historic Fox Theatre in Taft — the heart of California oil country. Join us as we explore the history, people, and importance of Kern County's oil industry and why keeping oil local matters.
Orange Grove Masonic Lodge
Orange, CA
Official Selection of the 2026 Old Towne Film Festival. Kern Oil screens in Orange County as part of this celebrated independent film showcase.
The Journey So Far
Past Screenings
Studio Movie Grill — Bakersfield, CA
Multiple sold-out screenings at Studio Movie Grill Bakersfield every Wednesday throughout June. An incredible turnout from the community that inspired the film.
TCL Chinese Theatres — Hollywood, CA
Official Selection of the 2026 Indiewood Film Festival. Kern Oil screened at the legendary TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood — a milestone moment for the film.
Fox Theater Bakersfield — Bakersfield, CA
The official world premiere of Kern Oil: The Truth Runs Deep at the historic Fox Theater in Bakersfield. A landmark night for Kern County — packed house, standing ovations, and a community united around its oil heritage.
Fox Theatre — Taft, CA
The Taft premiere brought the film home to the community where so much of California's oil history began. An emotional and powerful night.
Premiere Night — Fox Theater Bakersfield, February 27, 2026
Keep Oil Local
The Truth Runs Deep
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