Film · Drama, Action, History, War
Free State of Jones (2016)
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.
- Director
- Gary Ross
- Writers
- Gary Ross, Leonard Hartman
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Release date
- June 24, 2016
Cast
Matthew McConaugheyNewton Knight
Gugu Mbatha-RawRachel
Mahershala AliMoses Washington
Keri RussellSerena Knight
Jacob LoflandDaniel
Sean BridgersSumrall
Brad CarterLieutenant Barbour
Jane McNeillMiss Ellie
Gary GrubbsProsecuting Attorney
Christopher BerryJasper
Joe ChrestAmos Deason
David JensenQuitman
Kurt KrauseInjured Soldier- Carlton CaudleConfederate Color Guard
Martin Bats BradfordFreedman 1
Matt LintzMatthew Yates
Kerry CahillMary
Jessica Ann CollinsAnnie- Juan GaspardConfederate Soldier
Liza J. BennettJunie Lee
