6.8Free State of Jones
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In 1923, a black town in Florida was burned to the ground, its people murdered because of a lie. Some escaped and survived because of the courage and compassion of a few extraordinary people. This film is for them.
Directed by John Singleton
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
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Elise Neal
Beulah (Scrappie)

Michael Rooker
Sheriff Walker

Robert Patrick
Lover

Esther Rolle
Aunt Sarah

Catherine Kellner
Fanny Taylor

Akosua Busia
Jewel

Mark Boone Junior
Poly

Kevin Jackson
Sam Carter

Paul Benjamin
James Carrier