Free State of Jones (2016)

For justice. For pride. For freedom.

• Action
• Drama
• History
• War

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.

Rating

6.8 / 10 (1,728 votes)

Release date

June 24, 2016

Runtime

2h 20m

Language

English

Director

Gary Ross

Status

Released