Hectic Films

We lost a legend today.
RIP Chuck Norris

Director Rickey Bird Jr. recently sat down with Kern Magazine to talk about the story behind Kern Oil, the inspiration for the film, and why telling the story of Kern County’s oil industry matters.
In the interview, Rickey discusses growing up in an oilfield family, the personal journey that led to making the documentary, and the community that helped bring the film to life.
Check out the full interview here:
https://kernmagazine.com/article/filmmaker-rickey-bird-jr/
And if you missed the Fox Theater premiere, don’t worry — our next screening will be in Taft on April 25th. More details coming soon.

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