“Driver’s Ed Mutiny,” an indie comedy movie that takes place partly on Route 66, now is available on DVD or by streaming online.
Here’s the trailer:
As you can see from the trailer and the production photos, the film included Cadillac Ranch, Pops, Oatman Road, Oatman, Galaxy Diner in Flagstaff, Cool Springs Camp, Wigwam Motel, and the wind farm near Weatherford, Okla., among many of its shoots. Among the Route 66 businesses that helped out in the production were the Midpoint Cafe in Adrian, Texas; Ann’s Chicken Fry House in Oklahoma City, Coyote’s Adobe Cafe in Springfield, Mo., Cool Springs Camp near Kingman, Ariz.; and Route 66 Diner in Albuquerque.
The film was written and directed by Brad Hansen as a sort of an homage to the late teen-movie director John Hughes.
This is the film’s synopsis:
Three teenagers have to make their way from Chicago to Los Angeles, each for their own personal reasons. With no other options, they hijack their driver’s ed car and embark on a coming-of-age journey down the historic Route 66, with plenty of bumps along the way.
The film won a few awards on the film-festival circuit, but never found a distributor for wider release. So the movie is being sold or streamed through Indieflix.
The DVD, which is listed for $14.95, contains a commentary track, deleted scenes, a behind-the-scenes feature, trailer, and bloopers.
You also can watch the film online for a 30-day period for $4.95. To buy the DVD or stream it, go here.