Free State of Jones — Official Trailer

Synopsis

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

Directed by Gary Ross

• Matthew McConaughey
  as Newton Knight
• Gugu Mbatha-Raw
  as Rachel
• Mahershala Ali
  as Moses Washington
• Keri Russell
  as Serena Knight
• Jacob Lofland
  as Daniel
• Sean Bridgers
  as Sumrall