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Free State of Jones
For justice. For pride. For freedom.
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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Synopsis
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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Cast
Matthew McConaugheyNewton Knight
Gugu Mbatha-RawRachel
Mahershala AliMoses Washington
Keri RussellSerena Knight
Jacob LoflandDaniel
Sean BridgersSumrall
Brad CarterLieutenant Barbour
Jane McNeillMiss EllieCredits
- Directed by
- Gary Ross
- Written by
- Gary Ross, Leonard Hartman
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $25M
Production
STXfilmsUnited States
Huayi Brothers PicturesChina
IM GlobalUnited States
Route One EntertainmentUnited States- Union Investment PartnersSouth Korea
Vendian EntertainmentUnited States
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