Free State of Jones
Release Date: 2016-06-24
Rating : 6.768/10
Duration : 140 minutes
Genres : Action, Drama, History, War
Director : Gary Ross
Writer : Gary Ross
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.
Cast
Matthew McConaughey
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Mahershala Ali
Keri Russell
Jacob Lofland
Sean Bridgers