Free State of Jones

Release	June 24, 2016 (Wide)
Cast	Matthew McConaughey, Mahershala Ali, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Keri Russell
Director	Gary Ross
Writer	Gary Ross
Genres	Drama
Studio	STX Entertainment/Elevation Pictures
Length	136 mins.
Website	stxmovies.com/freestateofjones

Synopsis

While fighting during the Civil War, a Mississippi farmer (Matthew McConaughey) realizes the futility of battle when he witnesses so many deaths.

Disillusioned, he deserts and inspires fellow farmers, as well as slaves, to join him in his anti-Confederate rebellion. Along the way, he falls in love with a slave (Gugu Mbatha-Raw).

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