Deacons for Defense (2003)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.489 |
Directed By
Bill Duke
Crew
Bill Duke
Richard Wesley
Frank Military
Nick Grillo
Michel Colombier
Ron Stannett
Harry Keramidas
Stephanie Gorin
Peter Emmink
Tamara Winston
Gretchen Helbig
Michael D'Antonio
TOP CAST
Forest Whitaker
Marcus Clay
Jonathan Silverman
Michael Deane
Chris Britton
William Chase
Ossie Davis
Reverend 'Rev' Gregory
Tyrone Benskin
Archie
Mpho Koaho
Bailey
Melanie Nicholls-King
Rose Clay
Adam Weiner
Charles Hillibrand
Boyd Banks
Weber
Paul Benjamin
Otis
Aaron Walpole
Jimmy
Beau Starr
Neely
Gene Mack
T.J.
Khafre Armatrading
Brooks Clay
Paulino Nunes
Lawson
Serena Lee
Lucille Clay
Daniel Kash
Slocum
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