Free State of Jones
“For justice. For pride. For freedom.”
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.
This is a raw, unflinching historical drama that immerses you in a brutal yet inspiring chapter of American history. It feels weighty and urgent, driven by a powerful sense of righteous defiance against systemic injustice. The atmosphere is often tense, punctuated by moments of desperate resilience and the stark realities of conflict.
