Poster of Deacons for Defense

Deacons for Defense

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, January 1 2003
22 years ago
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Portrait of Forest WhitakerForest WhitakerForest Whitaker was 41 in Deacons for Defense as 'Marcus Clay'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 15 1961
Portrait of Jonathan SilvermanJonathan SilvermanJonathan Silverman was 36 in Deacons for Defense as 'Michael Deane'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 05 1966
Portrait of Chris BrittonChris BrittonChris Britton was 41 in Deacons for Defense as 'William Chase'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 28 1961
Portrait of Ossie DavisOssie DavisOssie Davis was 85 in Deacons for Defense as 'Reverend 'Rev' Gregory'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 17 1917 –
Fri, Feb 04 2005
Portrait of Tyrone BenskinTyrone BenskinTyrone Benskin was 44 in Deacons for Defense as 'Archie'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 29 1958
Portrait of Mpho KoahoMpho KoahoMpho Koaho was 23 in Deacons for Defense as 'Bailey'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 22 1979
Portrait of Melanie Nicholls-KingMelanie Nicholls-KingMelanie Nicholls-King was 35 in Deacons for Defense as 'Rose Clay'.
Birthday: Tue, May 09 1967
Portrait of Adam WeinerAdam WeinerAdam Weiner was >> in Deacons for Defense as 'Charles Hillibrand'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Boyd BanksBoyd BanksBoyd Banks was 38 in Deacons for Defense as 'Weber'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 16 1964
Portrait of Paul BenjaminPaul BenjaminPaul Benjamin was 64 in Deacons for Defense as 'Otis'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 04 1938 –
Fri, Jun 28 2019
Portrait of Aaron WalpoleAaron WalpoleAaron Walpole was >> in Deacons for Defense as 'Jimmy'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Beau StarrBeau StarrBeau Starr was 58 in Deacons for Defense as 'Neely'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 01 1944
Portrait of Gene MackGene MackGene Mack was >> in Deacons for Defense as 'T.J.'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Khafre ArmatradingKhafre ArmatradingKhafre Armatrading was >> in Deacons for Defense as 'Brooks Clay'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paulino NunesPaulino NunesPaulino Nunes was 34 in Deacons for Defense as 'Lawson'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 27 1968
Portrait of Serena LeeSerena LeeSerena Lee was >> in Deacons for Defense as 'Lucille Clay'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Daniel KashDaniel KashDaniel Kash was 43 in Deacons for Defense as 'Slocum'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 25 1959

Crew

Portrait of Bill DukeBill DukeBill Duke was 59 in Deacons for Defense as 'Director'
Birthday: Fri, Feb 26 1943
Portrait of Ron StannettRon StannettRon Stannett was >> in Deacons for Defense as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard WesleyRichard WesleyRichard Wesley was >> in Deacons for Defense as 'Writer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank MilitaryFrank MilitaryFrank Military was >> in Deacons for Defense as 'Writer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nick GrilloNick GrilloNick Grillo was >> in Deacons for Defense as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry KeramidasHarry KeramidasHarry Keramidas was >> in Deacons for Defense as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michel ColombierMichel ColombierMichel Colombier was 63 in Deacons for Defense as 'Music'
Birthday: Tue, May 23 1939 –
Sun, Nov 14 2004
Portrait of Stephanie GorinStephanie GorinStephanie Gorin was >> in Deacons for Defense as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter EmminkPeter EmminkPeter Emmink was >> in Deacons for Defense as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael D'AntonioMichael D'AntonioMichael D'Antonio was >> in Deacons for Defense as 'Story'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tamara WinstonTamara WinstonTamara Winston was >> in Deacons for Defense as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gretchen HelbigGretchen HelbigGretchen Helbig was >> in Deacons for Defense as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday