Free State of Jones
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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.
Free State of Jones is a 2016 historical drama starring Matthew McConaughey as Newt Knight, a Mississippi farmer who leads a rebellion against the Confederacy during the Civil War. Released in June 2016, the film tells the true story of Knight's alliance with enslaved people and fellow farmers to challenge Confederate authority in Jones County.
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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
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When was Free State of Jones released?
The film was released on June 24, 2016.
What is Free State of Jones about?
It follows Newt Knight, a Confederate medic turned rebel leader who returns to Mississippi after his nephew dies in battle and forms an alliance with enslaved people and farmers to stage an uprising against the Confederacy.
Who stars in the film?
Matthew McConaughey plays the lead role of Newt Knight.
Is this based on true events?
Yes, the film is based on the true historical story of Newt Knight and the rebellion that occurred in Jones County, Mississippi during the Civil War.
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