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   R2016 · Historical drama · 2h 19m

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     Matthew McConaughey

     Newt Knight
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     Gugu Mbatha-Raw

     Rachel
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     Mahershala Ali

     Moses
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     Keri Russell

     Serena Knight
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     Brendan Gleeson
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     Christopher Berry

     Jasper Collins

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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 Newton Knight and his armed revolt against the Confederacy in Jones County, Mississippi, throughout the American Civil War. Written and directed by Gary Ross, the film stars Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, and Keri Russell .

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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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   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 formed the Free State of Jones?

   • Local legends tell of Knight and his men forming the "Free State of Jones" in the area in and around Jones County, Mississippi, at the height of the war. The nature and extent of the Knight Company's opposition to the Confederate government is disputed among historians.

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4. 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 Newton Knight and his armed revolt against the Confederacy in Jones County, Mississippi, throughout the American Civil War.

   • Budget: $50 million

   • Music by: Nicholas Britell

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

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   Jun 24, 2016 · A movie 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 explores the themes of civil war, election fraud, interracial marriage, and the legacy of the Knight N___gs.

   • 6.9/10 (61K)
   • Genre: Action, Biography, Drama

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

8. allthatsinteresting.com › newton-knightNewton Knight And The True Story Behind "Free State Of Jones"

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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.

9. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › free_state_of_jonesFree State of Jones | Rotten Tomatoes

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   Jun 24, 2016 · A historical drama about a Confederate deserter who leads a rebellion against slavery and the government. Critics and audiences give mixed ratings for the film's stilted treatment of a fascinating real-life story.

   • 64% (756)
   • Director: Gary Ross

   • Content Rating: R
   • Actors: Matthew Mcconaughey

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

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    A historical drama about a rebellion against the Confederacy led by a farmer named Newton Knight in Mississippi during the Civil War. The film suffers from a lumpy script that wastes McConaughey's performance and fails to explore the implications of the rebellion.

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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.