Deacons for Defense
There were no passive sit-ins for the Deacons of Defense. This is the true story of a group of African American men who took an aggressive and armed stand in the fight for civil rights. It’s a provocative look into the heart of a courageous and progr
Format
TV Movie
Genre
Drama, Mystery
Original Air Date
2003
Studio
Showtime
Starring
- Forest Whitaker
- Jonathan Silverman
- Ossie Davis
- Gene Mack
- Tyrone Benson
- Paul Benjamin
- Mpho Koaho
One of the most important chapters in American history and the focal point in the civil rights movement, the incredible and courageous story of the Deacons is now a powerful motion picture—and a heartfelt tribute to the men who fought to change the world.