Not saying it´s a bad movie but a tough one for a non-american. The story makes to many leaps so I had difficulties following and I never felt anything towards the characters.

A really good movie. Matthew McConaughey is supported well by a good cast. The morals of the story apply to this day...; 1. No one can own a god's child. 2. .Taxation is theft! 😉 Newton Knight: What a man grows with his own two hands ought to belong to him, yeah? How does the scripture go, Jasper? Jasper Collins: It says from the Book of Galatians, “Be not deceived. God is not mocked. For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Newton Knight: What you sow you should reap. What you put in the ground you should take out of the ground. Now they say they’re taking ten percent. Corn Field Worker: No, they leave us ten percent, sir. Newton Knight: Leave ten percent. Do you think they’re taking ten percent from that plantation owner over in Natchez? Huh? Do you think they’re taking ten percent from him? [the crowd replies no]

A very strong/ sad well made film with a super cast behind it. Matthew McConaughey was a solid leading role. It's events still happen in todays world sadly, but not has bad. I believe that we are all equal, and have the same rights as each other.. We are all human after all.. and are colour etc doesn't change that..

Quality film. 'Free State of Jones' tells the true story of Newton Knight's role in the American Civil War. As you'd hope/expect, it leads to captivating viewing. Matthew McConaughey is superb, while he's supported excellently by Mahershala Ali. It's tough to watch in large portions given the obvious things from the Civil War era, from the war itself but also to slavery. I had never heard of Newton Knight, so it was very interesting for me to see it unfold and learning bits - even with some creative license, I'm sure. It also serves an important message that slavery didn't end with the Emancipation Proclamation. I personally found the film very well paced and extremely nicely shot, McConaughey and Ali are the stars but there are also notable performances from the likes of Gugu Mbatha-Raw. It's a great film, one that's worth a watch. Sadness and heart aplenty.

While the film does jump forward in time a lot, I still felt it was an effective depiction of the Civil War era. The inhumanity of man continues, sadly, but we need to be thankful for the people who continue to fight for human rights.