Deacons for Defense

Deacons for Defense (2003)

Released: 2003-01-01 Duration: 1hr 35min
Genres: Drama
Rating 6.1

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."

Production Companies

RHI Entertainment
RHI Entertainment

Additional Info

Budget $0.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language en
Popularity 2.466

Directed By

Bill Duke

Crew

Director
Bill Duke
Director of Photography
Ron Stannett
Costume Design
Tamara Winston
Production Design
Peter Emmink
Producer
Nick Grillo
Script Supervisor
Gretchen Helbig

TOP CAST

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

Mpho Koaho
Mpho Koaho

Bailey

Adam Weiner
Adam Weiner

Charles Hillibrand

Khafre Armatrading
Khafre Armatrading

Brooks Clay

Serena Lee
Serena Lee

Lucille Clay

Daniel Kash
Daniel Kash

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