Andrew Patterson directs new Matthew McConaughey-starred Western 'The Rivals of Amziah King'

NPR | By Ayesha Rascoe,

Ryan Benk

Published August 23, 2026 at 6:59 AM MDT

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Andrew Patterson, director of the new movie "The Rivals of Amziah King."

Ayesha Rascoe

Ayesha Rascoe is the host of Weekend Edition Sunday and the Saturday episodes of Up First.

Ryan Benk

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