![]() Too bad it didn't do well commercially.When mind and machine become one – what will remain of humanity?īerlin, 2048 – The world is on the brink. ![]() Thank you Gary Ross for sharing this incredible story on silver screen. Newton Knight went on to live to a ripe old age of 84 which in itself is astonishing in the 1800s. Nature was in favour of the man and even when the times were exceptionally odd for his principles to find ground, he endured. Only difference is that he had an idea way ahead of his times and he had a chance to implement it. He is as deceived and victimized by the system as everyone else. It doesn't paint Newton Knight as the saviour but only as a hero that he is. It is a jab at the ages of segregationist politics, but unlike most films with liberal agendas, it is not cryptic and morose. You may understand why it could be discomforting to watch if not with an open mind. Much like his namesake who discovered theory of Gravity, Newton Knight discovers something about man. The story of the Free State of Jones is not merely fascinating. However, if at all you are concerned about the historical accuracy of the film then you should know that its one of the very few period dramas that carries this impressive a list of academic consultants to its credit. Well, this review does not mean to judge the laws of the land nor the way of life of the society. When you watch it, you'll find the ridiculousness of it, all the more blatant. Yes, even after 85 years, it was still an issue. While the main thread of the narration tells the legendary story of Knight who goes absconding from confederate army and later creates the Free State of Jones in the midst of raging American Civil War, the other thread follows his great-great-great grandson Davis Knight undergoing trial for mixed-race marriage. It transcends the time and period when this story takes place. Apart from the brilliant cinematography and direction, this movie has a unique perspective to dealing with a subject as sensitive as this. Use of traditional as well as original songs bring a noticeable gravity to the narrative. ![]() No wonder it comes from the director of The Hunger Games! Another striking quality of the movie is the soundtrack. It has a slew of characters like in any historical drama but thankfully all are in proper proportions. There are also very astute performances from Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Mahershala Ali. He is John Woodroof, he is Newton Knight. Mathew McConaughey is often joked about for his intense style but in this role is where you can see why he's an Academy Award winner. Free State of Jones is a very entertaining film for its performances. Its very clear in intention, much like Newton Knight, who's life this movie is based on. It doesn't try to distract us with metaphors and confusing moralities. There's no ifs and buts that blur the issue of freedom. Free State Of Jones puts it quite succinctly and with absolute conviction. It's ultimately the conflict between empowered and the weak. Slavery is a function of economics alone. That's where slavery comes into the picture. While it aims to improve the status of mankind, it also requires lot of labour. What is a society that knows the price of a man but not his worth as a human being? Probably that's the irony of being an industrial civilization.
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