Free State of Jones

"For justice. For pride. For freedom."

Jun 24 2016 R 2h 19m
Action, Biography, Drama

In 1863, Mississippi farmer Newt Knight serves as a medic for the Confederate Army. Opposed to slavery, Knight would rather help the wounded than fight the Union. After his nephew dies in battle, Newt returns home to Jones County to safeguard his family but is soon branded an outlaw deserter. Forced to flee, he finds refuge with a group of runaway slaves hiding out in the swamps. Forging an alliance with the slaves and other farmers, Knight leads a rebellion that would forever change history.

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Plot

Set during the Civil War, Free State of Jones tells the story of defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight, and his extraordinary armed rebellion against the Confederacy. Banding together with other small farmers and local slaves, Knight launched an uprising that led Jones County, Mississippi to secede from the Confederacy, creating a Free State of Jones. Knight continued his struggle into Reconstruction, distinguishing him as a compelling, if controversial, figure of defiance long beyond the War.

Written by

Gary Ross, Leonard Hartman

Directed by

Gary Ross

Cast

Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

STX Entertainment, Route One Films, Larger Than Life Productions, Vendian Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 4 nominations

Trailers
Free State of Jones | Official Trailer | Own It Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray, & DVD
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Average Rating
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Metascore
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