Forest Whitaker in Deacons for Defense (2003)

Deacons for Defense

TV Movie2003• R• 1h 18m
Drama
⭐ 7.0 / 10(630)

In a Louisiana town in 1964, local African-Americans band together to protect themselves from violence - from the KKK as well as local police. Based on actual events.

Rated
R
Runtime
1h 18m
Released
2003
Country
United States

Details

Release year: 2003

Storyline

In a Louisiana town in 1964, local African-Americans band together to protect themselves from violence - from the KKK as well as local police. Based on actual events.

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User reviews

⭐ 8/10

Good Film about a little known group

👍 14 · 7/29/2007
⭐ 8/10

Accurate depiction of the events in my hometown

👍 23 · 8/26/2005
⭐ 7/10

Hidden History within the Civil Rights Movement

👍 10 · 6/16/2005

Technical specs

Sound mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio
1.33 : 1, 4:3
Color
Color
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