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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. The story follows the formation of local black men, particularly ex-war veterans who after the struggles become too overbearing organizes the group, "Deacons for defense", an all-black defense group dedicated to patrolling the black section of town and protecting its residents from the more violent aspects of "white backlash."
April 5, 2005
RHI Entertainment
17 people
Forest Whitaker
Marcus Clay
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Jonathan Silverman
Michael Deane
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Chris Britton
William Chase
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Ossie Davis
Reverend 'Rev' Gregory
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Tyrone Benskin
Archie
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Mpho Koaho
Bailey
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Melanie Nicholls-King
Rose Clay
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Adam Weiner
Charles Hillibrand
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Boyd Banks
Weber
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Paul Benjamin
Otis
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Aaron Walpole
Jimmy
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Beau Starr
Neely
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