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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
Jan 8, 2022 · Learn about Newton Knight, the leader of the Knight Company, who declared his county a part of the Union during the Civil War. Discover how he fought against the Confederacy, freed slaves, and married a black woman in a controversial move.
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.
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
A Mississippi farmer-turned-outlaw leads a ragtag band of fellow Civil War deserters and enslaved people in a rebellion against the Confederacy. Watch trailers & learn more.
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)
- History, Drama, Biography, War
- R
