Deacons for Defense
Deacons for Defense

Deacons for Defense

6.2

1 hr 35 min

2005-04-05

9

Inspired by a true story, this drama is set in 1965, not long after passage of the Civil Rights Act. Despite the Act, the African-American citizens of Bogalusa are still treated like third-class citizens, their fundamental rights as human beings persistently trampled by the white power structure, in general, and the local branch of the KKK. The story follows the formation of local black men, particularly ex-war veterans who after the struggles become too overbearing organizes the group, "Deacons for defense", an all-black defense group dedicated to patrolling the black section of town and protecting its residents from the more violent aspects of "white backlash."

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Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Marcus Clay

Jonathan Silverman

Jonathan Silverman

Michael Deane

Chris Britton

Chris Britton

William Chase

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Reverend 'Rev' Gregory

Tyrone Benskin

Tyrone Benskin

Archie

Mpho Koaho

Mpho Koaho

Bailey

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