slavery,american civil war

Free State of Jones (2016)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
Gary Ross
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    Newton Knight Matthew McConaughey
  • Profile picture of Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    Rachel Gugu Mbatha-Raw
  • Profile picture of Mahershala Ali
    Moses Washington Mahershala Ali
  • Profile picture of Keri Russell
    Serena Knight Keri Russell
  • Profile picture of Jacob Lofland
    Daniel Jacob Lofland
  • Profile picture of Sean Bridgers
    Sumrall Sean Bridgers
  • Profile picture of Brad Carter
    Lieutenant Barbour Brad Carter
  • Profile picture of Jane McNeill
    Miss Ellie Jane McNeill

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Keywords

  • slavery
  • american civil war