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Deacons for Defense

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Black militiamen organize their neighbors to help them fight members of the Ku Klux Klan in Louisiana.
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Frances H Good film that gives much needed light of day to a little known part of the history of the Civil Rights movement. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/11/14 Full Review douglas g The movie is another movie about Vets (from different wars) that are defending their community. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Great flick about the Civil Rights Act with Forest Whitaker in fine form. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member A little slow at first, but worth it if you watch the whole thing. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Shit was crazy...Shit is crazy...thanks white people! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member I'm ashamed of being white Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Black militiamen organize their neighbors to help them fight members of the Ku Klux Klan in Louisiana.
Director
Bill Duke
Producer
Nick Grillo, Mark Anthony Little
Screenwriter
Richard Wesley, Frank Military
Production Co
Miramax
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 21, 2019
Runtime
1h 35m
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