The film is based on true events following the assassination of President Lincoln in 1865 at the hand of John Wilkes Booth. It follows the race to hunt down the small band of Confederate sympathizers who helped plot the attack. McAvoy stars as a decorated Union soldier who reluctantly agrees to defend one of the accused, boarding-house owner Mary Surratt (Wright), whose son was the lone conspirator to escape the manhunt. You can view the photos here and read the interview with Redford here. Show Comments |