Deacons for Defense 21 years old
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."
Credits
Deacons for Defense Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Forest Whitaker He was 41, now 63 years old | as Marcus |
| Boyd Banks He was 38, now 60 years old | as Weber |
| Jonathan Silverman He was 36, now 58 years old | as Michael Deane |
| Tyrone Benskin He was 44, now 65 years old | as Archie |
| Ossie Davis He was 85, 87 years old when he died | as Reverend 'Rev' Gregory |
| Mpho Koaho He was 23, now 45 years old | as Bailey |
| Christopher Britton He was 43, now 64 years old | as William Chase |
Deacons for Defense Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Harry Keramidas as Editor. He was 63 (now 84) years old | Editing |
| Stephanie Gorin as Casting. | Production |
| Michel Colombier as Music. He was 63 (65) years old when He died | Sound |
| Bill Duke as Director. He was 59 (now 81) years old | Directing |
| Frank Military as Writer. | Writing |
| Richard Wesley as Writer. He was 57 (now 79) years old | Writing |
Deacons for Defense (21 years)
- Release day: Wednesday, January 01, 2003
- Runtime: 95 minutes