Free State of Jones

Fed up with fighting a war he didn't believe in, Newt Knight launched a legendary uprising of an unlikely band of poor white Southern farmers and runaway slaves; who bravely stood side by side against slavery and wartime injustices to the lower class. Outgunned and outnumbered, Newt united his small army of underdog outlaws deep in the dangerous swamps of Mississippi, giving his gritty unseasoned fighters a tactical advantage in defending their families and their freedom against insurmountable od­ds.

Critic Reviews:

• " This is an extraordinary story and, at its best, extraordinarily represented. " – Joanne Laurier

• " While it might not be the most engaging film for a lot of people, it's refreshingly atypical. " – Dan Scully

• " It's a powerful, moving story, but that doesn't mean it moves quickly. [It's a] very serious and often grim film. " – Lisa Johnson Mandell