In 2012, Afton Station matriarch Laurel Kane was interviewed by Simon Cantlon and Justin Nathanson for their “Motels on Route 66” documentary film.
The duo still are working on their movie. However, with the announcement of Kane’s death last week, they decided to quickly edit that footage and release to the world.
“We are deeply saddened at this loss to the Route 66 community and its travelers; she was an amazing woman and will not be forgotten,” Cantlon wrote in an email.
In this 12-minute clip, Kane explains how she found out about the D-X gas station that became Afton Station (with help from Tulsa roadie Ron McCoy), and she talks about her extensive postcard collection.
Laurel Kane from the cut company on Vimeo.
As for “Motels on Route 66,” Cantlon said he is seeking grants to help pay for another trip on Route 66 in 2017 so the crew can get more footage.
This is great work. People are the heart off 66.Look forward to seeing it completed.
Of 66. Sorry.
Glad that we’ve met her on our route 66 trip in 2014! what a charming lady she was!
Beautiful Memorial Tribute to” Laurel. Only met her one time when she came up in 2008 to the Litchfield Route 66 annual festival that year. “Priceless” and another great loss for the Road !!
Really happy that others are getting to see this. More to come!