40 years after ‘Footloose,’ Kevin Bacon returns to the film’s high school ahead of its demolition

When Utah’s Payson High School’s student body started their “Bacon to Payson” campaign, they didn’t know it would result in the “Footloose” star returning in time for the film’s 40th anniversary. The visit comes ahead of the school’s expected demolition in 2025. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson reports on the film’s impact on the next generation of students, and one unforgettable prom night.

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