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Deacons for Defense (2003)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 2003 Wide

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Inspired by a true story, this made-for-cable drama is set in 1965, not long after passage of the Civil Rights Act. To the African-American citizens of Bogalusa, LA, however, it is "business as usual"; they 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, in particular. Like many of the local black men, war veteran Marcus (Forest Whitaker) works in the town's mill

R, 1 hr. 35 min.

Drama, Television

Richard Wesley, Frank Military

Nov 18, 2003

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A little slow at first, but worth it if you watch the whole thing.

May 31, 2010
Donna R.
Donna Reed

:up: I loved the way the tables were turned during the Civil Rights movement in Louisiana. I love pulling for the underdogs in any movie-with this being a true story, it just makes it even better.

July 25, 2004
brantal
Brandy Talbott

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