Free State of Jones (2016)
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.
Movie Information
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell, Jacob Lofland
Produced by: Debra Zane, Philip Messina, Louise Frogley, Juliette Welfling, Jon Kilik
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Original Runtime: 139 minutes
Release Date: 6/24/2016
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10 by 916 users