Review of Free State of Jones (2016) by Tim W — 13 Aug 2018

Really good film and great acting. Very interesting take on a different view to slavery and the south.

This review of Free State of Jones (2016) was written by Tim W on 13 Aug 2018.

Free State of Jones has generally received positive reviews.

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