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"Oildale" movie is set to premiere at The Fox Theater

'Oildale' star Grant Maloy Smith says movie will make Bakersfield proud
'Oildale' movie is set to premiere at The Fox
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BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. — The movie, "Oildale", was filmed right here in Kern County and is set to premiere at the Fox Theater at 7 p.m. on March 30.

"Oildale" tells the story of a World War 2 veteran and the effects of war on him and his family in Bakersfield, written by Lynn Salt and directed by David Mueller

There will also be a meet and greet experience before the screening at 6 p.m. According to a press release from the Fox Theater, a meet & greet ticket includes, "access to the premiere, awesome movie swag, custom Oildale laminate, limited edition premiere poster and a photo with the cast".

Tickets are no longer available online.

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