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   What is the Free State of Jones?

   • In the backwoods of Mississippi, there lies a tiny plot of land called Jones County, better known as the Free State of Jones. During the Civil War, the Free State of Jones was established by a man named Newton Knight, who did one of the most unthinkable things a white southern man at that time could do: took on the Confederacy — and won.

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   Is free state of Jones based on a true story?

   • 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.

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   How much money did Free State of Jones make?

   • Free State of Jones grossed $20.8 million in North America and $4.2 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $25 million, against a production budget of $50 million.

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   Who created the Free State of Jones?

   • Newton Knight led a small army of fugitive slaves and Confederate deserters to create the Free State of Jones. In the backwoods of Mississippi, there lies a tiny plot of land called Jones County, better known as the Free State of Jones.

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   Where can I watch free state of Jones?

   • Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now Watch Free State of Jones with a subscription on Hulu, rent on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, or buy on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. Free State of Jones has the noblest of intentions, but they aren't enough to make up for its stilted treatment of a fascinating real-life story.

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   Is free state of Jones a good movie?

   • 'Free State of Jones' isn't quite Gone With the Wind, but it'll transport you back there, teach you a thing or two and most certainly hold your attention! Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/19/24 Full Review Kevin P A movie of two halves.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Free_State_of_Jones_(film)Free State of Jones (film) - Wikipedia

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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.

4. www.imdb.com › title › tt1124037Free State of Jones (2016) - IMDb

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   Jun 24, 2016 · A historical action film based on the true story of Newton Knight, a Confederate army deserter who led a rebellion against slavery and the Confederacy in Mississippi. The film explores the themes of civil war, election fraud, interracial marriage and the legacy of the Free State of Jones.

   • 6.9/10 (63K)
   • Genre: Action, Biography, Drama

   • Director: Gary Ross
   • Release Date: 2016-06-24

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6. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › true-story-freeThe True Story of the ‘Free State of Jones’ | Smithsonian

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   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.

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   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.

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   Jun 24, 2016 · A historical drama about a Confederate deserter who leads a rebellion against slavery and the government. See critics' ratings, trailer, cast, and where to watch the movie online.

   • 48% (193)
   • Director: Gary Ross

   • Content Rating: R
   • Actors: Matthew Mcconaughey

9. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › free-state-of-jones-2016Free State of Jones movie review (2016) | Roger Ebert

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   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.

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    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.