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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.
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.
Jun 24, 2016 · Based on a true story, the film follows a Confederate deserter who leads a rebellion against the corrupt local government in Mississippi. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this 2016 action biography drama.
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- Action, Biography, Drama
- Gary Ross
- 2016-06-24
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.
Jun 24, 2016 · A historical drama about a Confederate deserter who leads a rebellion against slavery and the government. Critics give mixed reviews for the film's stilted treatment of a fascinating real-life story.
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- Gary Ross
- R
- Matthew Mcconaughey
Jun 23, 2016 · 4 minute read. Mahershala Ali andMatthew McConaughey star in FREE STATE OF JONES Murray Close—STX Productions. By Lily Rothman. June 23, 2016 12:00 PM EDT. T he American Civil War has been...
Watch Free State of Jones | Netflix. A Mississippi farmer-turned-outlaw leads a ragtag band of fellow Civil War deserters and enslaved people in a rebellion against the Confederacy. Watch trailers & learn more.
