Deacons for Defense

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."

Main Cast

Forest Whitaker

Marcus Clay

Age : 62 | Popularity : 33%

Jonathan Silverman

Michael Deane

Age : 57 | Popularity : 16%

Chris Britton

William Chase

Age : 64 | Popularity : 3%

Ossie Davis

Reverend 'Rev' Gregory

Age : 87 | Popularity : 6%

Tyrone Benskin

Archie

Age : 65 | Popularity : 3%

Mpho Koaho

Bailey

Age : N/A | Popularity : 19%

Melanie Nicholls-King

Rose Clay

Age : N/A | Popularity : 11%

Adam Weiner

Charles Hillibrand

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Editing	Editor	Harry Keramidas
Directing	Director	Bill Duke
	Script Supervisor	Gretchen Helbig
Production	Casting	Stephanie Gorin
	Producer	Nick Grillo
Sound	Music	Michel Colombier
Writing	Writer	Frank Military Richard Wesley
	Story	Michael D'Antonio
Camera	Director of Photography	Ron Stannett
Art	Production Design	Peter Emmink
Costume & Make-Up	Costume Design	Tamara Winston
Department	Role	Name

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