For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers 41 years old
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.
Credits
For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Laurence Fishburne He was 20, now 63 years old | as Jimbo Collins |
| Paul Winfield He was 42, 64 years old when he died | |
| Margaret Avery She was 37, now 80 years old | as Dottie |
| Howard Rollins He was 31, 46 years old when he died | as Medgar Evers |
| Dick Anthony Williams He was 47, 77 years old when he died | |
| Thalmus Rasulala He was 42, 51 years old when he died | |
| Roscoe Lee Browne He was 56, 81 years old when he died | as Gloster Current |
| Janet MacLachlan She was 48, 77 years old when she died | as Mildred |
| Irene Cara She was 22, now 65 years old | as Myrlie Evers |
For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Gerald Fried as Music. He was 53 (now 96) years old | Sound |
| Ossie Davis as Writer. He was 64 (87) years old when He died | Writing |
For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers (41 years)
- Release day: Tuesday, March 22, 1983
- Runtime: 87 minutes