Movie Description

Free State of Jones

(2016)

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleFree State of Jones

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2016-06-24

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 20m

Budget₹ 50000000

Revenue₹ 25035950

Homepagehttp://stxmovies.com/freestateofjones/

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

Genres

  • Action
  • Drama
  • History
  • War