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Mississippi's Free State of Jones

The story of Newt Knight, the militia he formed, and repercussions felt long after the War

Aired 06/23/2016 | Rating NR

Mississippi's Free State of Jones

Mississippi's Free State of Jones

Special | 29m 51sVideo has Closed Captions

The story of Newt Knight, the militia he formed, and repercussions felt long after the War

An MPB original documentary, “Mississippi’s Free State of Jones” is the story of Jones County’s controversial Knight-errant, the rebellion he led, and the consequences of his actions, both then and now. With commentary by Civil War historians and members of Knight’s family, we search for the truth behind the legend, and for what that truth says to us today.

Aired 06/23/2016 | Rating NR

Mississippi's Free State of Jones

Mississippi's Free State of Jones

Special | 29m 51sVideo has Closed Captions

An MPB original documentary, “Mississippi’s Free State of Jones” is the story of Jones County’s controversial Knight-errant, the rebellion he led, and the consequences of his actions, both then and now. With commentary by Civil War historians and members of Knight’s family, we search for the truth behind the legend, and for what that truth says to us today.

Aired 06/23/2016 | Rating NR

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