Free State of Jones
Based on a true story, the Civil War drama stars Matthew McConaughey as Newt Knight, a farmer and one-time Confederate soldier who ultimately deserts and leads a rebellion consisting of other farmers and slaves against the Confederacy in Jones County, Miss. Written and directed by four-time Oscar nominee Gary Ross, the STX release also stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Keri Russell and Mahershala Ali.
Matthew McConaughey Teaching Filmmaking Course at University of Texas at Austin

The actor will take 30 students behind the scenes of his and director Gary Ross' latest film, 'The Free State of Jones.'
Keri Russell Reveals Her Baby's Name and Gender

The actress welcomed her first child with her 'The Americans' co-star Matthew Rhys in May.
'Free State of Jones' Premiere: Cast, Director Want Viewers to Start a Conversation

"I think there’s a burden when you’re dealing with this type of material to make sure people understand what’s true and what isn’t. I took that burden seriously," says director-writer Gary Ross.
'Free State of Jones': Film Review
Matthew McConaughey stars as Newton Knight, the Mississippi farmer who led a rebellion against the Confederacy from the inside with the help of renegade slaves.
Matthew McConaughey Starrer 'Free State of Jones' Trailer Released

The Civil War drama tells the story of Newt Knight, a farmer and one-time Confederate soldier who ultimately deserts and leads a rebellion against the Confederacy.
Matthew McConaughey's 'Free State of Jones' Gets New Release Date
