Deacons for Defense(2005)

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."

Deacons for Defense (2005) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Bill Duke, released on April 5, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Forest Whitaker, Jonathan Silverman, Chris Britton and Ossie Davis. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 11 ratings.