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."
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Forest WhitakerMarcus Clay
Jonathan SilvermanMichael Deane
Chris BrittonWilliam Chase
Ossie DavisReverend 'Rev' Gregory
Tyrone BenskinArchie
Mpho KoahoBailey
Melanie Nicholls-KingRose Clay- Adam WeinerCharles Hillibrand
Boyd BanksWeber
Paul BenjaminOtis- Aaron WalpoleJimmy
Beau StarrNeely- Gene MackT.J.
- Khafre ArmatradingBrooks Clay
Paulino NunesLawson
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Deacons for Defense releases on April 5, 2005 in theaters. The date is confirmed.
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