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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 action film based on the true story of Newton Knight, a Confederate army deserter who led a rebellion against the corrupt local government in Mississippi. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali and directed by Gary Ross.
- (63K)
- Action, Biography, Drama
- Gary Ross
- 2016-06-24
Jan 9, 2016 · FREE STATE OF JONES is an epic action-drama set during the Civil War, and tells the story of defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight, and his extraordinary armed...
- 3 min
- 6.3M
- STXfilms
Jan 9, 2016 · Free State of Jones Official Trailer #1 (2016) - Matthew McConaughey War Drama HD. Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON: http://bit.ly/H2vZUn Like us on...
- 3 min
- 3.2M
- Rotten Tomatoes Trailers
A historical drama about a Confederate deserter who leads a rebellion against slavery and the government in 1863 Mississippi. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie.
- (193)
- Gary Ross
- R
- Matthew Mcconaughey
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.
Jun 24, 2016 · A historical drama about a Confederate deserter who leads a rebellion against slavery and the Confederacy in Mississippi. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and read user reviews of this action-packed film.
