Obviously an agenda powers the comments for this film. What absolutely glowing reviews, which so many found helpful. There are unquestionably some good lines in this 2+ hour film, and the historic events and the "free state" should not be overlooked or forgotten. My personal belief on the genesis of the Civil War is that it was basically propelled by politicians and the moneyed class manipulating the general population and voters who were perhaps more swayed by slogans and chest-beating than by a rational analysis of the situation and an attempt to find an alternative to war. This film would have benefited greatly from the elimination of the miscegenation prosecution, and the pruning of several scenes which went on just too long. The ultimate result was tiring rather than inspiring.
Review of Free State of Jones
