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Deacons for Defense

2003-01-01 | Drama
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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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Forest Whitaker Marcus Clay
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Jonathan Silverman Michael Deane
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Chris Britton William Chase
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Ossie Davis Reverend 'Rev' Gregory
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Tyrone Benskin Archie
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The full movie with no extras.

The full movie with no extras.

AJ Fraser
this video film for education use only and please do your reseach on the "deacons of Defense and Justice"it about a small town_...

this video film for education use only and please do your reseach on the "deacons of Defense and Justice"it about a small town_...

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Deacons For Defense - Trailer.

Deacons For Defense - Trailer.

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Excerpt from No Guns for NEGROS... speaks how civil rights movement was predicated on the use and advocation of legalized_...

Excerpt from No Guns for NEGROS... speaks how civil rights movement was predicated on the use and advocation of legalized_...

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Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Deacons for Defense 쨌 Violent Opposition Utopia / Dystopia 2018 Horror Pain Gore Death_...

Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Deacons for Defense 쨌 Violent Opposition Utopia / Dystopia 2018 Horror Pain Gore Death_...

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the son of a family of so called miss label black sharecroppers comes of age in the depression-era south after his father is_...

the son of a family of so called miss label black sharecroppers comes of age in the depression-era south after his father is_...

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Armed men that protected Martin L. King and other civil rights marchers.

Armed men that protected Martin L. King and other civil rights marchers.

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A victim fingers a suspect. If she's right, it's justice. If she's wrong, it's vindication.

A victim fingers a suspect. If she's right, it's justice. If she's wrong, it's vindication.

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IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 In Boston, when the mobster Bobby "Bats" Batton is attacked by a killer at home and escapes, he finds that he_...

IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 In Boston, when the mobster Bobby "Bats" Batton is attacked by a killer at home and escapes, he finds that he_...

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video uploaded from my mobile phone.

video uploaded from my mobile phone.

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In 1964, the Deacons for Defense and Justice were formed by black men in Jonesboro, Louisiana to protect the black citizens and_...

In 1964, the Deacons for Defense and Justice were formed by black men in Jonesboro, Louisiana to protect the black citizens and_...

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subtle backtracks come/and if only in our minds/couls see the real truth.

subtle backtracks come/and if only in our minds/couls see the real truth.

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http://www.blackpast.org/aah/deacons-defense-and-justice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evueit6WRks.

http://www.blackpast.org/aah/deacons-defense-and-justice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evueit6WRks.

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The full movie with no extras.

The full movie with no extras.

AJ Fraser
this video film for education use only and please do your reseach on the "deacons of Defense and Justice"it about a small town_...

this video film for education use only and please do your reseach on the "deacons of Defense and Justice"it about a small town_...

Amexum Muur Indigenous Nawlin's
Deacons For Defense - Trailer.

Deacons For Defense - Trailer.

Theodoros
Excerpt from No Guns for NEGROS... speaks how civil rights movement was predicated on the use and advocation of legalized_...

Excerpt from No Guns for NEGROS... speaks how civil rights movement was predicated on the use and advocation of legalized_...

Cryptonomics
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African Diaspora News Channel
Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Deacons for Defense 쨌 Violent Opposition Utopia / Dystopia 2018 Horror Pain Gore Death_...

Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Deacons for Defense 쨌 Violent Opposition Utopia / Dystopia 2018 Horror Pain Gore Death_...

Violent Opposition - Topic
Uploaded with Free Video Converter from Freemake http://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/

Uploaded with Free Video Converter from Freemake http://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/

Nothingshady615
the son of a family of so called miss label black sharecroppers comes of age in the depression-era south after his father is_...

the son of a family of so called miss label black sharecroppers comes of age in the depression-era south after his father is_...

Amexum Muur Indigenous Nawlin's
Armed men that protected Martin L. King and other civil rights marchers.

Armed men that protected Martin L. King and other civil rights marchers.

ajabum12
A victim fingers a suspect. If she's right, it's justice. If she's wrong, it's vindication.

A victim fingers a suspect. If she's right, it's justice. If she's wrong, it's vindication.

desoriente0
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 In Boston, when the mobster Bobby "Bats" Batton is attacked by a killer at home and escapes, he finds that he_...

IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 In Boston, when the mobster Bobby "Bats" Batton is attacked by a killer at home and escapes, he finds that he_...

tiamak13
video uploaded from my mobile phone.

video uploaded from my mobile phone.

Dominica Mitchell
In 1964, the Deacons for Defense and Justice were formed by black men in Jonesboro, Louisiana to protect the black citizens and_...

In 1964, the Deacons for Defense and Justice were formed by black men in Jonesboro, Louisiana to protect the black citizens and_...

On the Shoulders of Giants
Please Donate: https://www.patreon.com/LeesaCabrera https://www.gofundme.com/LeesaCabrera Blaqspot Fundraiser_...

Please Donate: https://www.patreon.com/LeesaCabrera https://www.gofundme.com/LeesaCabrera Blaqspot Fundraiser_...

Lisa Cabrera
subtle backtracks come/and if only in our minds/couls see the real truth.

subtle backtracks come/and if only in our minds/couls see the real truth.

Dominica Mitchell
http://www.blackpast.org/aah/deacons-defense-and-justice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evueit6WRks.

http://www.blackpast.org/aah/deacons-defense-and-justice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evueit6WRks.

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Watch the official trailer of Deacons for Defense
The runtime of Deacons for Defense is 95 minutes.
The release date of Deacons for Defense is January 01, 2003.
The full version of Deacons for Defense is provided by Tubi TV , The Roku Channel , Freevee Amazon Channel , Amazon Prime Video , fuboTV , DIRECTV
The genre of Deacons for Defense is Drama.
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.".
The casts of Deacons for Defense are Forest Whitaker starring as Marcus Clay, Jonathan Silverman starring as Michael Deane, Chris Britton starring as William Chase, Ossie Davis starring as Reverend 'Rev' Gregory, Tyrone Benskin starring as Archie, Mpho Koaho starring as Bailey.
The director of Deacons for Defense is Bill Duke.