Review of Free State of Jones (2016) by Geoff K — 30 Sep 2016

Smart and well acted. A really good movie. We were engaged from beginning to end.

This review of Free State of Jones (2016) was written by Geoff K on 30 Sep 2016.

Free State of Jones has generally received positive reviews.

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