Free State of Jones

2016·140'

Gary Ross

DramaActionHistoryWar

★ 6.8

Letterboxd TMDB #316152

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.

Cast

Matthew McConaughey Newton Knight

Gugu Mbatha-Raw Rachel

Mahershala Ali Moses Washington

Keri Russell Serena Knight

Jacob Lofland Daniel

Sean Bridgers Sumrall

Brad Carter Lieutenant Barbour

Jane McNeill Miss Ellie

Gary Grubbs Prosecuting Attorney

Christopher Berry Jasper

Joe Chrest Amos Deason

David Jensen Quitman