Action ·Drama ·History ·War · United States of America · 2016 · 2h 20m

Free State of Jones

Director

Cast

Matthew McConaughey as Newton Knight Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Rachel Mahershala Ali as Moses Washington Keri Russell as Serena Knight Jacob Lofland as Daniel Sean Bridgers as Sumrall

Crew

Benoît Delhomme — Director of Photography Pamela Martin — Editor Juliette Welfling — Editor Nicholas Britell — Original Music Composer Gary Ross — Writer Leonard Hartman — Story

Tagline

For justice. For pride. For freedom.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

slavery american civil war

Key Collaborators

Gary Ross Director Benoît Delhomme Director of Photography Pamela Martin Editor Juliette Welfling Editor Nicholas Britell Original Music Composer Gary Ross Writer Leonard Hartman Story Gary Ross Producer Jon Kilik Producer Scott Stuber Producer Philip Messina Production Design Louise Frogley Costume Design

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