Free State of Jones

Free State of Jones (2016)

For justice. For pride. For freedom.

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.

Date of release
2016-06-24
TMDB
6.8 / 10 (1721)
Runtime
2h 20m
Genres
Action, Drama, History, War
Director
Gary Ross

Casting

  • Matthew McConaughey — Newton Knight
  • Gugu Mbatha-Raw — Rachel
  • Mahershala Ali — Moses Washington
  • Keri Russell — Serena Knight
  • Jacob Lofland — Daniel
  • Sean Bridgers — Sumrall
  • Brad Carter — Lieutenant Barbour
  • Jane McNeill — Miss Ellie
  • Gary Grubbs — Prosecuting Attorney
  • Christopher Berry — Jasper
  • Joe Chrest — Amos Deason
  • David Jensen — Quitman

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