Deacons for Defense (2005)
Overview
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."
Where to watch Deacons for Defense
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
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| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Spain | fuboTV | — | — |
| Brazil | Looke | — | — |
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What is Deacons for Defense about?
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." Deacons for Defense is a Drama, TV Movie movie, released on 2005-04-05, runtime 95 minutes.
Is Deacons for Defense worth watching?
TMDB users rate Deacons for Defense 6.4 out of 10 from 11 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Deacons for Defense?
In the United States, Deacons for Defense streams on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Bill Duke
Cast
- Forest Whitaker as Marcus Clay
- Jonathan Silverman as Michael Deane
- Chris Britton as William Chase
- Ossie Davis as Reverend 'Rev' Gregory
- Tyrone Benskin as Archie
- Mpho Koaho as Bailey
- Melanie Nicholls-King as Rose Clay
- Adam Weiner as Charles Hillibrand
- Boyd Banks as Weber
- Paul Benjamin as Otis
- Aaron Walpole as Jimmy
- Beau Starr as Neely
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