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
21 years ago
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Cast

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

Crew

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