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      Deacons for Defense

      R 2003 1 hr. 35 min. Drama List
      Reviews 89% 250+ Ratings Audience Score Black militiamen organize their neighbors to help them fight members of the Ku Klux Klan in Louisiana. Read More Read Less

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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 Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis Black militiamen organize their neighbors to help them fight members of the Ku Klux Klan in Louisiana.
      Director
      Bill Duke
      Executive Producer
      Robert Rehme
      Screenwriter
      Richard Wesley, Frank Military
      Production Co
      Miramax
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 21, 2019