6.4Deacons for Defense · 2005
Deacons for Defense (2005) is a Drama / TV Movie film directed by Bill Duke, starring Forest Whitaker, Jonathan Silverman, Chris Britton.
DramaTV Movie
6.4Overview
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."
Cast
Forest Whitaker, Jonathan Silverman, Chris Britton, Ossie Davis, Tyrone Benskin, Mpho Koaho, Melanie Nicholls-King, Adam Weiner
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What is "Deacons for Defense" about?
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."
When was "Deacons for Defense" released?
Deacons for Defense was released in 2005.
Who stars in "Deacons for Defense"?
The cast includes Forest Whitaker, Jonathan Silverman, Chris Britton, Ossie Davis.
