Synopsis
In 1863, Mississippi farmer Newt Knight serves as a medic for the Confederate Army. Opposed to slavery, Knight would rather help the wounded than fight the Union. After his nephew dies in battle, Newt returns home to Jones County to safeguard his family but is soon branded an outlaw deserter. Forced to flee, he finds refuge with a group of runaway slaves hiding out in the swamps. Forging an alliance with the slaves and other farmers, Knight leads a rebellion that would forever change history.
Facts
Setting
Mississippi
Filming location
Jones County, St. Bernard Parish, New Orleans, Bush, Paradis, Braithwaite
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Deauville Film Festival 2016 generic
- São Paulo International Film Festival 2016 generic
- Torino Film Festival 2016 generic
- Women Film Critics Circle Awards 2016 generic
