Stars of ‘Deepwater Horizon’ visit Keesler Air Force Base
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BILOXI, Miss. — The airmen of Keesler Air Force Base were treated to a special screening of the upcoming film 'Deepwater Horizon,' as well as a visit from stars Kate Hudson, Kurt Russell and director Pete Berg ('Lone Survivor').
"Deepwater Horizon" tells the story of an explosion and oil spill on an offshore oil rig of the same name. The 2010 incident in the Gulf of Mexico was one of the world's largest man-made disasters. Berg's film honors the brave men and women whose heroism would save many on board. Along with Russell and Hudson, the film stars Mark Wahlberg, John Malkovich, Gina Rodriguez, and Dylan O'Brien.
In addition introducing the screening, Hudson, Russell, and Berg spent time touring the base, meeting troops and their families along top ranking military officials and got an up close view WC-130J aircraft.
'Deepwater Horizon' opens nationwide September 30. Watch the trailer below.
