Deacons for Defense

2005 • 95 min

★ 6.2 / 10 (9 votes)

Drama TV Movie

Synopsis

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."

About This Film

Deacons for Defense is a 2005 drama, tv movie film directed by Bill Duke. With a runtime of 95 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB. The film stars Forest Whitaker, Jonathan Silverman, Chris Britton, Ossie Davis, Tyrone Benskin among its cast of 17 credited actors.

Cast

Forest Whitaker

as Marcus Clay

Jonathan Silverman

as Michael Deane

Chris Britton

as William Chase

Ossie Davis

as Reverend 'Rev' Gregory

Tyrone Benskin

as Archie

Mpho Koaho

as Bailey

Melanie Nicholls-King

as Rose Clay

Adam Weiner

as Charles Hillibrand

Boyd Banks

as Weber

Paul Benjamin

as Otis

Aaron Walpole

as Jimmy

Beau Starr

as Neely

Gene Mack

as T.J.

Khafre Armatrading

as Brooks Clay

Paulino Nunes

as Lawson

Serena Lee

as Lucille Clay

Daniel Kash

as Slocum

Crew