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Deacons for Defense (2005) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Deacons for Defense at a Glance
Deacons for Defense is a 2005 drama and TV movie film directed by Bill Duke, with a cast led by Forest Whitaker, Jonathan Silverman and Chris Britton. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and premiered on April 5, 2005. Deacons for Defense is rated 6.4/10 by TMDB users across 11 votes.
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Storyline & 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."
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deacons for Defense
What is the release date of Deacons for Defense?
Deacons for Defense was released on April 5, 2005.
How long is Deacons for Defense?
Deacons for Defense runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Deacons for Defense?
Deacons for Defense stars Forest Whitaker as Marcus Clay, Jonathan Silverman as Michael Deane, Chris Britton as William Chase and Ossie Davis as Reverend 'Rev' Gregory. The cast also includes Tyrone Benskin, Mpho Koaho, Melanie Nicholls-King and Adam Weiner.
Who directed Deacons for Defense?
Deacons for Defense was directed by Bill Duke. The screenplay is credited to Frank Military and Richard Wesley.
What kind of movie is Deacons for Defense?
Deacons for Defense is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama and TV movie.
What is the TMDB score of Deacons for Defense?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.4/10 from 11 votes.
Where can I watch the Deacons for Defense trailer?
You can watch the trailer for Deacons for Defense, "Deacons For Defense - Movie Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked Deacons for Defense?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Deacons for Defense include The Great Debaters (2007), Son of the South (2021), The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain (2021), Girl in the Box (2016) and Skin (2009).
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