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Box office. $25 million [2] 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 ...
- $50 million
Jun 24, 2016 · A historical drama about a Confederate army deserter who led a rebellion against the corrupt local government in Mississippi during the Civil War. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Mahershala Ali, and is based on a true story.
- (61K)
- Action, Biography, Drama
- Gary Ross
- 2016-06-24
Learn about Newton Knight, a poor white farmer who led a rebellion against the Confederacy in Mississippi during the Civil War. Discover how his interracial family and legacy are still debated today.
Jun 24, 2016 · A historical drama about a Confederate deserter who leads a rebellion against slavery and the Confederacy. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie.
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- Gary Ross
- R
- Matthew Mcconaughey
A historical drama about a Confederate army deserter who leads a rebellion against the corrupt local government in Mississippi during the Civil War. The film follows his journey from 1862 to 1947, as he forms an alliance with runaway slaves and faces the consequences of his defiance.
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Free State of Jones. 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.
A historical drama about a rebel farmer who led a secessionist movement in Mississippi during the Civil War. The film suffers from a slow and disjointed script, but features strong performances by McConaughey, Russell and Mbatha-Raw.
