Free State of Jones (2016)

About Free State of Jones

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.

Free State of Jones release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

11 August 2016

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Free State of Jones

• Matthew McConaugheyas Newton Knight
• Gugu Mbatha-Rawas Rachel
• Mahershala Alias Moses Washington
• Keri Russellas Serena Knight
• Jacob Loflandas Daniel
• Sean Bridgersas Sumrall
• Brad Carteras Lieutenant Barbour
• Jane McNeillas Miss Ellie
• Gary Grubbsas Prosecuting Attorney
• Christopher Berryas Jasper
• Joe Chrestas Amos Deason
• David Jensenas Quitman
• Kurt Krauseas Injured Soldier
• Carlton Caudleas Confederate Color Guard
• Martin Bats Bradfordas Freedman 1

Director

Gary Ross

Writer

Gary Ross

Story

Leonard Hartman

Producer

Gary Ross, Jon Kilik, Scott Stuber

Original Music Composer

Nicholas Britell

Director of Photography

Benoît Delhomme

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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