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Directed by John Sayles
WRITER-DIRECTOR John Sayles’ 1996 neo-Western noir Lone Star is a gripping and decisive examination of border tensions, US divisions, racism and the immigration crisis, and is sadly as relevant today as it was back then.
It is being re-released in a brand new 4K restoration. It follows Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper), the sheriff of the Texas border town of Frontera, as he investigates the murder of previous Sheriff Charlie Wade (Kris Kristofferson).
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