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Birmingham’s Big Screen Moment | Birmingham News
Big Hollywood just rolled into Birmingham — and it’s not just a movie, it’s a local economic boom. “The Rivals of Amziah King,” starring Matthew McConaughey and Kurt Russell, filmed across town last year, turning churches, VFW posts, and rec centers into cinematic backdrops. Over 500 locals were hired, pumping more than $10 million into the city’s economy in just 60 days. Fans spotted McConaughey grabbing coffee nearby — maybe even you were an unseen extra. Celebrate the release this Friday at Sidewalk Cinema with director Andrew Patterson for a Q&A after the 7:45 PM show (tickets are…
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