Free State of Jones
Director: Gary Ross
Writers: Leonard Hartman (story), Gary Ross
Stars: Keri Russell, Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw |
Storyline
Set during the Civil War, Free State of Jones tells the story of defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight, 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. Knight continued his struggle into Reconstruction, distinguishing him as a compelling, if controversial, figure of defiance long beyond the War.
Cast
Credited cast:
Keri Russell---Serena Knight
Matthew McConaughey---Newton Knight
Gugu Mbatha-Raw---Rachel
Mahershala Ali---Moses Washington
Sean Bridgers---Sumrall
Jacob Lofland---Daniel
Christopher Berry---Jasper Collins
Jill Jane Clements---Aunt Sally
Matt Lintz---Noble Coleman
Jessica Collins---Annie
Wayne Pére---Col. Robert Lowry
Kerry Cahill---Mary
Juan Gaspard---Confederate Soldier
Joe Chrest---james Eakins
Details
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 24 June 2016 (USA)
Also Known As: El valiente
Filming Locations: Jones County, Mississippi, USA
Box Office
Budget: $65,000,000 (estimated)
Technical Specs
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
