28 Sep 2005
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
A Midwestern housewife supports her large family by entering contests for ad slogans sponsored by consumer product companies, while dealing with abuse from her alcoholic husband. Based on a true story.
Deacons for Defense
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."
Top Billed Cast
Forest Whitaker Marcus Clay
Jonathan Silverman Michael Deane
Chris Britton William Chase
Ossie Davis Reverend 'Rev' Gregory
Tyrone Benskin Archie
Mpho Koaho Bailey
Melanie Nicholls-King Rose Clay
Adam Weiner Charles Hillibrand
Boyd Banks Weber
Paul Benjamin Otis
Aaron Walpole Jimmy
Beau Starr Neely
Gene Mack T.J.
Khafre Armatrading Brooks Clay
Paulino Nunes Lawson
Serena Lee Lucille Clay
Daniel Kash Slocum
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