Deacons for Defense

Deacons for Defense

2005
1h 35m
6.2

6.2/10

9 votes • View on IMDb
Drama TV Movie
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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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
RHI Entertainment
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

based on true story racist racism human rights

Quick Facts

Release Date April 5, 2005
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0335034

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

Tyrone Benskin
Tyrone Benskin

Archie

Mpho Koaho
Mpho Koaho

Bailey

Melanie Nicholls-King
Melanie Nicholls-King

Rose Clay

Adam Weiner
Adam Weiner

Charles Hillibrand

Boyd Banks
Boyd Banks

Weber

Paul Benjamin
Paul Benjamin

Otis

Aaron Walpole
Aaron Walpole

Jimmy

Beau Starr
Beau Starr

Neely

Key Crew

Bill Duke
Director
Richard Wesley
Writer
Frank Military
Writer
Nick Grillo
Producer