Free State of Jones

Free State of Jones

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2016-06-24

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.

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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.

Released

2016-06-24

Runtime

140

Director

Eric Heffron

Budget

$50000000

Revenue

$25035950

Genres

Action

Drama

History

War

Language

English

Production

STXfilms

Huayi Brothers Pictures

IM Global

Route One Entertainment

Union Investment Partners

Vendian Entertainment

Bluegrass Films

Rahway Road Productions

Larger Than Life Productions

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