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Free State of Jones

Free State of Jones

Film · 2016

Original languageEnglish

Runtime2 hours 20 minutes

GenreActionDramaHistoryWar

Letterboxd average
3.1 / 5
Saltiness

Fewer grains = more historically accurate.

Shelfmark MS 0034Last checked

Directed byGary Ross
154 years
between the events and the release
1862 → 2016

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Movement

During the American Civil War, Southern Unionism describes a pattern of white resistance to the Confederacy from within the South and along its border territories. The reasons for this resistance vary wildly, from overt pro-union factions to pacifist groups to groups seeking complete independence from the Confederacy.

filed under 1862

Runs throughAmerican Civil War

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Production Information

Written by
Gary RossLeonard Hartman
Cinematography
Benoît Delhomme
Production design
Philip Messina
Costume design
Louise Frogley
Music by
Nicholas Britell
Production country
United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$25 million

Credits, budget, box office and production countries from TMDB.

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