Free State of Jones

2016 6.8 (1540 votes) 2h 20m

Genres

Action Drama History War

Production Companies

STXfilms
Huayi Brothers Pictures
IM Global
Route One Entertainment
Union Investment Partners
Vendian Entertainment
Bluegrass Films
Rahway Road Productions
Larger Than Life Productions

For justice. For pride. For freedom.

Overview

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.