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Free State of Jones is a 2016 American historical war film inspired by the life of Southern Unionist Newton Knight, who led a successful armed revolt against the Confederacy in Jones County, Mississippi, throughout the American Civil War.
Jun 24, 2016 · A historical drama based on the true story of Newton Knight, a Confederate army deserter who led a rebellion against the corrupt local government in Mississippi. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Mahershala Ali, and explores themes of slavery, interracial marriage, and civil rights.
- (63K)
- Action, Biography, Drama
- Gary Ross
- 2016-06-24
Learn about Newton Knight, a Mississippi farmer who rebelled against the Confederacy and declared loyalty to the Union during the Civil War. Explore his interracial family, his swamp hide-outs and his legacy in Jones County.
A historical drama about a Confederate deserter who leads a rebellion against slavery and the government. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie.
- (193)
- Gary Ross
- R
- Matthew Mcconaughey
Jan 9, 2016 · FREE STATE OF JONES is an epic action-drama set during the Civil War, and tells the story of defiant So ...more. Written and directed by four-time Oscar nominee Gary Ross...
- 3 min
- 6.3M
- STXfilms
Jun 24, 2016 · A historical drama about a Civil War rebellion led by a farmer named Newton Knight, who declared a portion of Mississippi independent and loyal to the Union. The film suffers from a lumpy script, but features a strong cast and some gripping scenes of battle and resistance.
Free State of Jones. A defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight, leads an armed uprising that causes a county in Mississippi to secede from the Confederacy and create a free state in this epic action-drama set during the Civil War. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
