Bagdad Cafe (1987) -

: While the town of Bagdad, CA is now a ghost town, the movie was filmed at the Sidewinder Cafe in Newberry Springs. Following the film's success, the real cafe renamed itself Bagdad Cafe and remains a popular tourist stop.

: Jasmin begins to quietly tidy up the mess, bringing order and a "gentle magic" to the dusty outpost. She wins over the ragtag regulars, including a retired Hollywood set painter (Jack Palance) and Brenda’s rebellious children. Bagdad Cafe (1987)

The 1987 film Bagdad Cafe (originally titled Out of Rosenheim ) is a whimsical, cult-classic comedy-drama directed by Percy Adlon. It tells a heartwarming story of transformation and unlikely friendship set against the desolate backdrop of the Mojave Desert. : While the town of Bagdad, CA is

: It explores loneliness, cultural clashes, and the idea that "home" is something you build through kindness and human connection. She wins over the ragtag regulars, including a

: Carrying her heavy suitcases, Jasmin eventually stumbles upon the "Bagdad Cafe," a dilapidated truck stop and motel run by Brenda (CCH Pounder).