Deacons for Defense (2005)
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."
Casting
- Forest Whitaker — Marcus Clay
- Jonathan Silverman — Michael Deane
- Chris Britton — William Chase
- Ossie Davis — Reverend 'Rev' Gregory
- Tyrone Benskin — Archie
- Mpho Koaho — Bailey
- Melanie Nicholls-King — Rose Clay
- Adam Weiner — Charles Hillibrand
- Boyd Banks — Weber
- Paul Benjamin — Otis
- Aaron Walpole — Jimmy
- Beau Starr — Neely
Interesting facts
Deacons for Defense is a 2003 American television drama film directed by Bill Duke. The television film stars Forest Whitaker, Christopher Britton, Ossie Davis, Jonathan Silverman, Adam Weiner, and Marcus Johnson. Based on a story by Michael D'Antonio, the teleplay was written by Richard Wesley and Frank Military.
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