Free State of Jones (2016)

06/24/2016 (CN) • 2h 20m

Action, Drama, History, War

For justice. For pride. For freedom.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Matthew McConaughey

Newton Knight

Mahershala Ali

Moses Washington

Keri Russell

Serena Knight

Brad Carter

Lieutenant Barbour

Jane McNeill

Miss Ellie

Gary Grubbs

Prosecuting Attorney


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$50,000,000.00

Revenue

$25,035,950.00

Keywords

slavery

american civil war

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