'Free State of Jones' Misses Its Mark

By Abby Olcese
Image via stxmovies.com/freestateofjones.
Jun 28, 2016
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So changing our popular narrative about this era in our nation’s history means being more honest about the past. This is the admirable goal of Free State of Jones, a film about a real-life Mississippi farmer who led a rebellion against the Confederacy, made up of fellow farmers, escaped slaves, and army deserters.

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