Free State of Jones brings to life one of the Civil War’s most extraordinary and counterintuitive episodes, in which a Confederate deserter overthrew his former commanders and established a free ...

'Free State of Jones' hit theaters on June 24, and Matthew McConaughey takes on a Civil War hero. Before going to see the movie, HollywoodLife.com has rounded up 5 key things to know about the ...

But it involves a real historical time period, so it's natural to wonder if Free State of Jones is a true story. As amazing as the concept is, the movie is in fact based on real events and a real man.

Ross’ new movie Free State of Jones tells the story of Newton “Newt” Knight (as played by Matthew McConaughey), a Mississippi farmer who goes AWOL on the Confederate Army after the death of ...

The director did well with the first “Hunger Games” movie, but in “Free State of Jones,” he often leaves us feeling like visitors to a historical re-enactment site.

Although Gary Ross’ Free State of Jones is based on fact and on a real-life figure—Newton Knight, a poor white Mississippi farmer who fought in the Civil War, only to desert the Confederate ...

‘The Free State of Jones’ is a terrific story you’ve never heard of. Jun 25, 2016, 12:27 AM. Share . BY MICHAEL MEDVED. The Michael Medved Show, 12pm - 3pm on KTTH ...

Verdict. There is no particular reason that Free State of Jones starts in 1862. There is no particular reason it ends in 1876. Some of the incidents that occur in the film feel like they're a part ...

Matthew McConaughey Looks Exactly Like His Real-Lilfe ‘Free State of Jones’ Character. ComicCon 2016: Real Confederate Army deserter could be Oscar winner’s historical twin ...

Free State of Jones review: Deadline's Pete Hammond says the Civil War-set film is a summer school history lesson tailor-made for Matthew McConaughey.

Movie fans are getting a first look at the upcoming film, “Free State of Jones,” which is set in Jones County.The trailer for the movie, starring Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey, was recently ...

Free State of Jones brings to life one of the Civil War's most extraordinary and counterintuitive episodes, ... Real People Stories, Matthew McConaughey. By March 1864, ...