Free State of Jones

Storyline

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.

Principal Cast

Matthew McConaughey

Newton Knight

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Rachel

Mahershala Ali

Moses Washington

Keri Russell

Serena Knight

Jacob Lofland

Daniel

Sean Bridgers

Sumrall

Brad Carter

Lieutenant Barbour

Jane McNeill

Miss Ellie

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