Kevin Costner believes America needs to be protected and preserved, and the only way to do that is for everyone to put their egos aside and work together.
Kevin Costner will take every opportunity to celebrate America. During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the 'Field of Dreams' star revealed what the Fourth of July represents, and why it is such a special day for him. 'It is an opportunity to look back at the journey of America, and before America was America,' he explained. 'There is something to protect here. There is something to celebrate.
The actor has spoken out about his love for America many times in the past. His most recent film, 'Horizon: An American Saga,' is essentially a love letter to American history, detailing the expansion of the American West and how the country grew to spread from ocean to ocean. One of the main themes of the film is the darker side of history, detailing the plight of Native Americans during that time. 'You can't tell the story unless you bump into that.
The 'Dances with Wolves' star felt so passionately about the importance of 'Horizon' reaching a nationwide audience, he self-funded the film, putting up over $20 million from his personal bank account. Along with Costner, the film also stars Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Giovanni Ribisi, Jena Malone and Abbey Lee. Michael Rooker, Danny Huston, Luke Wilson, Isabelle Fuhrman, Jeff Fahey, Will Patton, Tatanka Means, Owen Crow Shoe and Ella Hunt round out the star-studded cast.
They're all supportive of each other,' Costner confessed to Fox News Digital in June, shortly after revealing his 15-year-old son Hayes is also in the film. 'My oldest son was in a scene in chapter two, and, a small part again. I just try to find ways to trap them.' CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Hayes will appear in part one of the film series, while his older son – it's unclear whom exactly – will make his appearance in part two.
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