@Desert Kid is 100% correct about that film.
Actually, the
true story of Knight is fascinating !
But "Hollywood" is never worried about accurate historical facts.
To them, it's all about box office profits.
McConaughey is a great actor, and where I'm at a local hero these days, and in the past not so much a hero. He can make a terrible movie watchable.
Growing up I remember my older step-brother would go to parties and McConaughey would show up at random when in Texas to get plastered.
I've always enjoyed McConaughey myself.
I think he's a great actor too.
But during his younger days, Matt sounds almost as crazy as Kiefer Sutherland.
I'm sure those two had a blast filming "
A Time to Kill " back in the 90's.
Back then . . . after a day of filming . . . most of the crew would party hard at local clubs into the wee hours.
I only saw two actors show up with them, Sandra Bullock & Kiefer Sutherland.
Ms Bullock loved to dance, so after about an hour on the dance floor, she disappeared.
However, Mr. Sutherland would stay until "closing time" .
The man was very funny when he was plastered !
Sober the next afternoon . . . Mr. Sutherland performed his role great !
Sorry to get off topic.
Watch
The Free Sate of Jones for entertainment.
Read Bynum's book if you're interested in what really happened.