Deacons for Defense

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Summary:
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 KK... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Forest Whitaker - (Marcus)
Jonathan Silverman - (Deane)
Ossie Davis - (Rev. Gregory)
Paul Benjamin - (Otis)
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