Based on the title provided, you are likely looking for information related to the , starring Matthew McConaughey. The movie is a historical drama centered on Newton Knight , a real-life figure who led a rebellion against the Confederacy in Mississippi during the American Civil War. 📽️ Film Overview & Production Release Date : June 24, 2016. Director : Gary Ross ( The Hunger Games , Seabiscuit ).

: Matthew McConaughey as Newton Knight, Mahershala Ali as Moses Washington, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Rachel Knight, and Keri Russell as Serena Knight. Budget : $50 million.

: $25 million worldwide (considered a financial failure).

: Mixed reviews (C+ average). Critics praised the performances and historical ambition but found the 140-minute runtime and "documentary-like" pacing tedious. 📜 The True Story of Newton Knight