Free State of Jones (2016)
Gary Ross, 2016
The Free State of Jones
Victoria E. Bynum, 2001
Free State of Jones is a movie directed by Gary Ross in 2016 and based on the book The Free State of Jones: Mississippi’s Longest Civil War by Victoria E. Bynum, first published in 2001. The movie features Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Keri Russell, Mahershala Ali, Sean Bridgers, Jacob Lofland, and others.
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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.
Movie vs Book
Year
2016
Minutes
139
Movie Rate
6.90
Source: IMDb
Movie
Free State of Jones
Director: Gary Ross
Country: USA
Year: 2016
Length: 2h19m
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Year
2001
Pages
290
Book Rate
7.02
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Book
The Free State of Jones
Subtitle: Mississippi's Longest Civil War
Author: Victoria E. Bynum
Country: USA
First published in: 2001
Length: 290 pages
Genre: Non Fiction
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