Deacons for Defense 2005
Deacons for Defense
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."
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."
Videos & Photos
All 1 Videos & 5 Photoscast
Full Cast & Crew... Marcus Clay
... Michael Deane
... William Chase
... Reverend 'Rev' Gregory
... Archie
... Bailey
Release Date:
Apr 05, 2005 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 35`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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Cast & Crew of
Deacons for Defense
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
... Script Supervisor
Cast
... Marcus Clay
... Michael Deane
... William Chase
... Reverend 'Rev' Gregory
... Archie
... Bailey
... Rose Clay
AW
Adam Weiner... Charles Hillibrand
... Weber
... Otis
... Jimmy
... Neely
GM
Gene Mack... T.J.
... Brooks Clay
... Lawson
SL
Serena Lee... Lucille Clay
... Slocum
Produced By
... Casting
NG
Nick Grillo... Producer