Free State of Jones
Free State of Jones
Directed by:
Gary RossScreenplay:
Gary RossCinematography:
Benoît DelhommeComposer:
Nicholas BritellCast:
Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Keri Russell, Mahershala Ali, Jacob Lofland, Sean Bridgers, Christopher Berry, Jessica Ann Collins, Gary Grubbs (more)VOD (3)
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The Free State of Jones is an epic action-drama set during the Civil War, and tells the story of defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight (Matthew McConaughey), and his extraordinary armed rebellion against the Confederacy. Banding together with other small farmers and local slaves, Knight launched an uprising that led Jones County, Mississippi to secede from the Confederacy, creating a Free State of Jones. His marriage to a former slave, Rachel, and his subsequent establishment of a mixed race community was unique in the post-war South. Knight continued his struggle into Reconstruction, distinguishing him as a compelling, if controversial, figure of defiance long beyond the War. (STX Entertainment)
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An interesting topic, mainly because the period of slavery in America is inherently compelling. For me, it's one of the craziest periods that has taken place on Earth, mainly because it shows how pathetic we can be. Unfortunately, the film doesn't cross any boundaries and delivers what is expected of it. Matthew's still good, though.
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