Deacons for Defense
Originally released in 2005. Deacons for Defense is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Bill Duke.
Starring Forest Whitaker, Jonathan Silverman, and Chris Britton
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."
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 5, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RHI Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deacons for Defense about?
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 ci...
Who directed Deacons for Defense?
Deacons for Defense was directed by Bill Duke.
How long is Deacons for Defense?
Deacons for Defense has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Deacons for Defense released?
Deacons for Defense was released on April 5, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Deacons for Defense?
The main cast of Deacons for Defense includes Forest Whitaker, Jonathan Silverman, Chris Britton, Ossie Davis, Tyrone Benskin.