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Deacons for Defense( 2005)

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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."

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      Forest Whitaker

      Marcus Clay

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      Jonathan Silverman

      Michael Deane

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      Chris Britton

      William Chase

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      Ossie Davis

      Reverend 'Rev' Gregory

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      Tyrone Benskin

      Archie

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      Mpho Koaho

      Bailey

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      Melanie Nicholls-King

      Rose Clay

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      Adam Weiner

      Charles Hillibrand

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      Boyd Banks

      Weber

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      Paul Benjamin

      Otis

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      Aaron Walpole

      Jimmy

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      Beau Starr

      Neely

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      Gene Mack

      T.J.

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      Khafre Armatrading

      Brooks Clay

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      Paulino Nunes

      Lawson

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      Serena Lee

      Lucille Clay

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      Daniel Kash

      Slocum

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    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • based on true story
    • racist
    • racism
    • human rights