Free State of Jones (2016)

  • R
  • 06/24/2016 (US)
  • Action, Drama, History, War
  • 2h 20m

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.

Gary Ross

Writer, Director

Leonard Hartman

Story

Cast

Matthew McConaughey's headshot

Matthew McConaughey

Newton Knight
Gugu Mbatha-Raw's headshot

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Rachel
Mahershala Ali's headshot

Mahershala Ali

Moses Washington
Keri Russell's headshot

Keri Russell

Serena Knight
Jacob Lofland's headshot

Jacob Lofland

Daniel
Sean Bridgers's headshot

Sean Bridgers

Sumrall
Brad Carter's headshot

Brad Carter

Lieutenant Barbour
Jane McNeill's headshot

Jane McNeill

Miss Ellie

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