Episode 1: The Lure of Gold. This is the first of a series of 90-minute docudramas about the history of the rugged Southern Sierra region of California’s Kern County. This first episode spans the period from 1834 when Joseph R. Walker discovered Walker Pass, through the Kern River Gold Rush and the establishment of Whiskey Flat, the gold camp which became Kernville, CA. The series is based on the nine books written by the late Bob Powers, a fifth generation cattleman from the Kern Valley area. His great, great grandmother came to the region in 1861. On DVD for $14.95. FREE SHIPPING via USPS first-class mail.
Documentaries Available on DVD
From Chuck Barbee Film/Video
KICK BACK in KERNVILLE 28 - ROD RUN
Each year the local Hot Rodders of the Kern River Valley stage a 'Rod Run' which has steadily gained in popularity. In 2003, its 28th year, Chuck Barbee Film/Video produced a 23 minute video about the show. On DVD for $9.95. FREE SHIPPING via USPS first-class mail.
KICK BACK in KERNVILLE
WILD WEST WILDWATER
"WILD WEST WILDWATER", Chuck & Scott Barbee's exclusive documentary about the International Canoe Federation's 2003 Wildwater World Cups, held on Southern California's Wild & Scenic Kern River. On DVD for $9.95. FREE SHIPPING via USPS first-class mail.
WILD WEST COUNTRY
A Documentary Series About The History of California's Southern Sierras
“WILD WEST COUNTRY" - The back story