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For justice. For pride. For freedom. - Free State of Jones
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Title: Free State of Jones

Release Date: 24 Jun 2016

Runtime: 2h 20m

Genre: Action, Drama, History, War

Director: STXfilms, Huayi Brothers Pictures, IM Global, Route One Entertainment, Union Investment Partners, Vendian Entertainment, Bluegrass Films, Rahway Road Productions, Larger Than Life Productions

Production Companies: STXfilms, Huayi Brothers Pictures, IM Global, Route One Entertainment, Union Investment Partners, Vendian Entertainment, Bluegrass Films, Rahway Road Productions, Larger Than Life Productions

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.

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Average Vote: 6.758 (1506 votes)

Cast

  • Newton Knight: Matthew McConaughey
  • Rachel: Gugu Mbatha-Raw
  • Moses Washington: Mahershala Ali
  • Serena Knight: Keri Russell
  • Daniel: Jacob Lofland
  • Sumrall: Sean Bridgers
  • Lieutenant Barbour: Brad Carter
  • Miss Ellie: Jane McNeill
  • Prosecuting Attorney: Gary Grubbs
  • Jasper: Christopher Berry
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