Free State of Jones

In this historical war drama inspired by true events, {|Matthew McConaughey|} plays a Mississippi native named Newt Knight, who leads an armed rebellion of struggling farmers and slaves against the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Written and directed by {|Gary Ross|}, The Free State of Jones co-stars {|Keri Russell|}, {|Gugu Mbatha-Raw|}, and {|Mahershala Ali|}. ~ Daniel Gelb