Blink and you might missMatthew McConaugheyplaying Cooper’s father, Buddy Deeds, in flashbacks.

What is ‘Lone Star’ About?

This 1987 film is more relevant than ever.

Buddy, played by actor Matthew McConaughey, wears a white stetson, his face half in shadow, while Kris Kristofferson as Charlie raises a handgun in Lone Star.

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Why Does ‘Lone Star’ Remain So Relevant To This Day?

Another running theme involves historical revisionism boy, does that sound familiar?

Some of them are even worse.

Chris Cooper and James Earl Jones Stand Up Against Union Busting in This Historical Drama - Matewan

Sure enough, Sayles' brief examination of critical race theory is still something being argued across the country.

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