Free State of Jones Poster

Free State of Jones

68.00% | June 24, 2016 | 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.

Featured Crew

Bela Trutz
"A" Camera Operator
Chad Rivetti
First Assistant "A" Camera
Gary Archer
Prosthetics

Cast

Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey
Newton Knight
Mahershala Ali
Mahershala Ali
Moses Washington
Keri Russell
Keri Russell
Serena Knight