Used to portray the Eakins Plantation , this site is one of the most complete plantation complexes in the South. The "big house" and surrounding grounds appear throughout the film to illustrate the era's social divide.
The 2016 historical war film Free State of Jones , directed by Gary Ross and starring Matthew McConaughey, tells the gripping true story of Newton Knight—a Confederate deserter who led a rebellion of poor farmers and escaped slaves in Mississippi during and after the Civil War. free state of jones filming locations
This paper examines the selection and utilization of filming locations in the 2016 historical war drama Free State of Jones , directed by Gary Ross. While the film depicts events occurring in Jones County, Mississippi, principal photography took place largely in Louisiana. This analysis explores the geographic specificity of the shoot, specifically the use of sites near New Orleans and St. Francisville, to understand how these locations served the narrative requirements of the film. By investigating the logistical, aesthetic, and historical factors that influenced the decision to film in Louisiana, this paper highlights the intersection of modern film economics and historical recreation. Used to portray the Eakins Plantation , this
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: Bush : Rural fields in St. Tammany Parish were used for expansive Civil War battle sequences and Confederate field hospitals. Greensburg : A private cattle farm hosted the film's crucial church faceoff and the site of Newt and Serena’s house. Hidden Oaks Golf Course (Braithwaite) : This shuttered course was the site for scenes at the Soso farmhouse and the shack belonging to the freedman Moses. NOLA.com +6 Production Background Director Gary Ross spent several years researching the history of Newton Knight before principal photography began. While the decision to film in Louisiana caused some disappointment among officials in Jones County, Mississippi, the production did feature several of Newton Knight’s actual descendants as extras. Wikipedia +3 Expand map Zoom in Zoom out Pink Plantations & Estates Gray Town & Battlefields Green Swamps & Camps Would you like more details on the This paper examines the selection and utilization of
Surprisingly, . The production considered filming in Mississippi but chose Louisiana due to:
This park served as the primary setting for the Maroon Camp and other remote swamp hideouts where Newton Knight and his band of deserters took refuge. Visitors can explore these same waterways today for a small admission fee at Chicot State Park .