Rickey Bird interviews Les Clark for the Kern Oil Documentary
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**Kern Oil Documentary Heads to Taft’s Historic Fox Theatre After Successful Bakersfield Premiere**
**Director Rickey Bird Announces Additional Screenings in Bakersfield at Studio Movie Grill**
**TAFT, California** – Following a highly successful premiere in **Bakersfield**, the buzzworthy documentary **Kern Oil** is officially heading to **Taft, California**, where it will screen at the historic **Fox Theatre**. Directed by **Rickey Bird**, *Kern Oil* explores the rich history, economic impact, and cultural legacy of the **Kern County oilfields**, while examining the future of **California oil** and the importance of keeping energy production local.
The upcoming **Taft premiere of Kern Oil** is expected to draw audiences from across **Kern County**, Bakersfield, Taft, and surrounding oil communities eager to see a film that shines a spotlight on the people, families, and industries built around a **barrel of oil**.
“Our Bakersfield screening was a huge success, and we’re excited to bring *Kern Oil* to Taft-one of the most iconic oil towns in America,” said director **Rickey Bird**. “This film is about history, hard work, and why **Keep Oil Local** matters for Kern County, Bakersfield, and the future of California.”
### A Story Rooted in Kern County
*Kern Oil* dives deep into the story of the **oilfields of Kern County**, from the early boom years in **Taft** and Bakersfield to the modern-day workers, landowners, and **landman** professionals who help keep the industry moving. The documentary also addresses the growing conversation around importing foreign oil while limiting **California oil** production.
The film presents an inside look at the role oil has played in creating jobs, funding communities, and powering California’s economy-while asking what comes next for the state’s energy future.
### More Screenings Coming to Bakersfield
In addition to the Taft premiere, **Kern Oil** will screen soon at **Studio Movie Grill in Bakersfield**, giving local audiences another chance to experience the documentary on the big screen.
All screening dates, tickets, updates, and event details will be available on the official website: **KernOilMovie.com**
### Expanding to Sacramento and Los Angeles
The production team is currently raising funds to bring *Kern Oil* to wider audiences with future screenings planned in **Sacramento** and **Los Angeles**. Supporters interested in helping share the story of Kern County oil, Bakersfield energy workers, and the future of **Keep Oil Local** are encouraged to visit the website.
### About Rickey Bird
**Rickey Bird** is the director of *Kern Oil*, a documentary dedicated to telling the untold story of the men and women behind the **Kern County oilfields**. Through powerful interviews and real-world insight, Bird aims to preserve the legacy of **Taft**, **Bakersfield**, and the communities built by the oil industry.
For media inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or ticket information, visit **KernOilMovie.com**.
**Media Contact:**
Rickey Bird
Director, *Kern Oil*
Website: KernOilMovie.com
Email: [info@kernoilmovie.com](mailto:info@kernoilmovie.com)
Kern Oil Productions LLC
c/o Hectic Films
4040 Easton Drive #6
Bakersfield, Ca 93309
United States
Press Contact: Rickey Bird
Director / Producer
Website: https://www.KernOilMovie.com
Email: info@kernoilmovie.com
Media Inquiries: Interviews, screenings, sponsorships, distribution opportunities, and press requests welcome.
Kern Oil Productions LLC is an independent film production company dedicated to telling authentic California stories through documentary filmmaking and original media projects. Founded by director Rickey Bird, the company focuses on producing compelling films that highlight working-class communities, local history, and important regional industries often overlooked by mainstream media.
Its flagship project, Kern Oil, is a feature documentary exploring the history, people, and economic impact of the Kern County oil industry. The film examines the relationship between California energy policy, local oil production, and the communities built around the oilfields of Bakersfield, Taft, and Kern County.
Through a partnership with Hectic Films, Kern Oil Productions LLC is expanding its reach through theatrical screenings, streaming opportunities, and future documentary projects centered on real stories with cultural and economic significance.
This release was published on openPR.