Deacons for Defense
2005
⭐6.2(9 votes)
1h 35m
DramaTV Movie
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."
About Deacons for Defense
Deacons for Defense (2005) is a Drama, TV Movie film that follows 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." Currently, you can watch Deacons for Defense on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 9 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
