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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."
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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...
Deacons for Defense (2005) was directed by Bill Duke. The film is a Drama, TV Movie production with a runtime of 1h 35m, rated 6.2/10.
Deacons for Defense runs 1h 35m (95 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.2/10 from 9 votes. Genre: Drama, TV Movie.
Deacons for Defense is rated 6.2/10 by 9 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and TV Movie fans.