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Drama

Deacons for Defense

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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."

Release Date : 2003-01-01

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : RHI Entertainment

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Forest Whitaker

Character Name : Marcus Clay

Original Name : Forest Whitaker

Gender : Male

Jonathan Silverman

Character Name : Michael Deane

Original Name : Jonathan Silverman

Gender : Male

Chris Britton

Character Name : William Chase

Original Name : Chris Britton

Gender : Male

Ossie Davis

Character Name : Reverend 'Rev' Gregory

Original Name : Ossie Davis

Gender : Male

Tyrone Benskin

Character Name : Archie

Original Name : Tyrone Benskin

Gender : Male

Mpho Koaho

Character Name : Bailey

Original Name : Mpho Koaho

Gender : Male

Melanie Nicholls-King

Character Name : Rose Clay

Original Name : Melanie Nicholls-King

Gender : Female

Adam Weiner

Character Name : Charles Hillibrand

Original Name : Adam Weiner

Gender : Male

Boyd Banks

Character Name : Weber

Original Name : Boyd Banks

Gender : Male

Paul Benjamin

Character Name : Otis

Original Name : Paul Benjamin

Gender : Male

Aaron Walpole

Character Name : Jimmy

Original Name : Aaron Walpole

Gender : Male

Beau Starr

Character Name : Neely

Original Name : Beau Starr

Gender : Male

Gene Mack

Character Name : T.J.

Original Name : Gene Mack

Gender : Male

Khafre Armatrading

Character Name : Brooks Clay

Original Name : Khafre Armatrading

Gender : Male

Paulino Nunes

Character Name : Lawson

Original Name : Paulino Nunes

Gender : Male

Serena Lee

Character Name : Lucille Clay

Original Name : Serena Lee

Gender : Female

Daniel Kash

Character Name : Slocum

Original Name : Daniel Kash

Gender : Male

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