Deacons for Defense [DVD] [2003]
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Inspired by a true story, this made-for-cable drama is set in 1965, not long after passage of the Civil Rights Act. To the African-American citizens of Bogalusa, LA, however, it is "business as usual." They 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, in particular. Like many of the local black men, war veteran Marcus (Forest Whitaker) works in the town's mill for meager wages, and must endure the ongoing humiliation meted out by his white supervisors. But when he is beaten up by the police for the "outrage" of trying to defend his own daughter, Marcus is pushed too far. Encouraged by an idealistic white Northerner (Jonathan Silverman), Marcus organizes the Deacons, 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." Telecast during Black History Month, Deacons for Defense first aired over the Showtime cable network February 16, 2003.
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Interviews with Forest Whitaker and Jonathan Silverman
Filmographies for Forest Whitaker and Jonathan Silverman
Details
- GenreDrama
- SubgenreSocial Problem Film
- TitleDeacons for Defense
- Countries ProducedUnited States
- Duration95 minutes
- Year of Release2003
- Product TagsDVD
- FormatDVD
- Program TypeMovie
- Sound FeaturesDolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel, stereo
- Aspect Ratio1.33:1
- LanguageEnglish, Spanish
- Region Code1
- StudioShowtime Entertainment
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- Product NameDeacons for Defense [DVD] [2003]
- UPC758445109320
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Gaddis62
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I enjoyed the movie. Just great performances and historical events. A good history lesson of yesterdays past, but touching..
I would recommend this to a friend
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