Deacons for Defense (2005)
2005 · 1h 35m · Drama, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
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,…
Director: Bill Duke
Writers: Richard Wesley, Frank Military, Michael D'Antonio
Music by: Michel Colombier
Cinematography: Ron Stannett
Editor: Harry Keramidas
Cast
Forest Whitaker as Marcus ClayJonathan Silverman as Michael DeaneChris Britton as William ChaseOssie Davis as Reverend 'Rev' GregoryTyrone Benskin as ArchieMpho Koaho as BaileyMelanie Nicholls-King as Rose ClayAdam Weiner as Charles HillibrandBoyd Banks as WeberPaul Benjamin as OtisAaron Walpole as JimmyBeau Starr as NeelyMore like this
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