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Matthew McConaughey Sings and Drums His Way to a Standing Ovation at SXSW Premiere of ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’


Matthew McConaughey's singing and musical performances in 'The Rivals of Amziah King' led to a standing ovation at the film's premiere at SXSW.

Swarming bees, a story of sweet retribution, and a joyful, mandolin-playing Matthew McConaughey led “ The Rivals of Amziah King ” to a roaring standing ovation after its late night premiere at the SXSW Film & TV Festival on March 10. Those songs, matched with McConaughey’s effervescent performance, help to create an exuberant tone that lifts the film through its many unexpected plot turns, which make describing the overall story an exercise in futility. But Patterson and McConaughey both singled out an early scene — when Amziah brings Kateri back home and then cajoles her into singing along in a spontaneous jam session with several of his neighbors, which they performed live in the film — as emblematic of the movie’s overall vibe.

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