For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers(1983)
For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers Synopsis
This film is the true story of Medgar Evers, a successful insurance agent who moves to Jackson, Mississippi to direct the regional headquarters of the NAACP. Fighting segregation and racist politics, Evers becomes a leader in the black community.
For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers (1983) is a tv movie and drama film directed by Michael Schultz, released on March 22, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Howard Rollins, Irene Cara, Margaret Avery and Roscoe Lee Browne. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Schultz
- Writers:
- Ossie Davis, Myrlie Evers-Williams, William Peters
- Production:
- Charles Fries Productions
- Status:
- Released
For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Howard Rollins
as Medgar Evers
Irene Cara
as Myrlie Evers
Margaret Avery
as Dottie
Roscoe Lee Browne
as Gloster Current
Laurence Fishburne
as Jimbo Collins
Janet MacLachlan
as Mildred
Thalmus Rasulala
Dick Anthony Williams
Paul Winfield
Key crew
Directed by Michael Schultz, written by Ossie Davis, Myrlie Evers-Williams and William Peters.
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For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers online?
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For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers (1983) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers?
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The main cast of For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers (1983) includes Howard Rollins, Irene Cara, Margaret Avery, Roscoe Lee Browne and Laurence Fishburne. The film was directed by Michael Schultz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers released?
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For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers was released on March 22, 1983 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers worth watching?
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For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers (1983) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.