Review of Free State of Jones (2016) by Mad M — 28 Sep 2016

Entertaining and well-made. It's not as powerful or significant as you might think, given the subject matter.

This review of Free State of Jones (2016) was written by Mad M on 28 Sep 2016.

Free State of Jones has generally received positive reviews.

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