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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."

Credits

Deacons for Defense Cast

Name Character
Forest Whitaker He was 41, now 62 years old as Marcus
Boyd Banks He was 38, now 59 years old as Weber
Jonathan Silverman He was 36, now 57 years old as Michael Deane
Tyrone Benskin He was 44, now 65 years old as Archie
Ossie Davis He was 85, 87 years old when he died as Reverend 'Rev' Gregory
Mpho Koaho He was 23, now 44 years old as Bailey
Christopher Britton He was 43, now 64 years old as William Chase

Deacons for Defense Crew

Name Department
Harry Keramidas as Editor. He was 63 (now 84) years old Editing
Stephanie Gorin as Casting. Production
Michel Colombier as Music. He was 63 (65) years old when He died Sound
Bill Duke as Director. He was 59 (now 81) years old Directing
Frank Military as Writer. Writing
Richard Wesley as Writer. He was 57 (now 78) years old Writing
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Deacons for Defense (21 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, January 01, 2003
  • Runtime: 95 minutes