Review of Free State of Jones (2016) by Alesia P — 21 Oct 2016

Amazing movie overall, not the story we want to hear but the story we need to hear.

This review of Free State of Jones (2016) was written by Alesia P on 21 Oct 2016.

Free State of Jones has generally received positive reviews.

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