Free State of Jones (2016)
Directed by Gary Ross · Cinematography by Benoît Delhomme
R139 min58 frames
ActionDramaHistoryWar
For justice. For pride. For freedom.
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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.
Free State of Jones is a 2016 American historical war film inspired by the life of Southern Unionist Newton Knight, who led a successful armed revolt against the Confederacy in Jones County, Mississippi, throughout the American Civil War. Written, co-produced, and directed by Gary Ross based on a story by Ross and Leonard Hartman, the film stars Matthew McConaughey as Knight, alongside Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, and Keri Russell. The story is based on the history of Jones County during the Civil War and the period immediately after it. The overall story follows the history of Jones County; some of the events portrayed are true. The film is credited as being "based on the books The Free State of Jones by Victoria E. Bynum and The State of Jones by Sally Jenkins and John Stauffer."
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Across 56 sampled frames, Free State of Jones builds its coverage from medium shots (43% of the sample), with wide compositions (41%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Benoît Delhomme keeps 50% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Vintage glass shapes the frame. The production design places the film in the 1800s.
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