2016R· 140 min
Free State of Jones
For justice. For pride. For freedom.
Action Drama Thriller
6.8 / 10TMDB Score
Summary
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.
Director: Gary Ross
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell, Jacob Lofland
Tags
african americanAfrican Americanamerican civil warAmerican Civil Warbased on a true storyBased on a true storybraverycivil warCivil Warcourage
