Free State of Jones

The story

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 & crew

Matthew McConaugheyNewton Knight

Gugu Mbatha-RawRachel

Mahershala AliMoses Washington

Keri RussellSerena Knight

Jacob LoflandDaniel

Sean BridgersSumrall

Brad CarterLieutenant Barbour

Jane McNeillMiss Ellie

Gary GrubbsProsecuting Attorney

Christopher BerryJasper

Joe ChrestAmos Deason

David JensenQuitman