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."
Genres:
Forest Whitaker as Marcus Clay
Jonathan Silverman as Michael Deane
Chris Britton as William Chase
Ossie Davis as Reverend 'Rev' Gregory
Tyrone Benskin as Archie
Mpho Koaho as Bailey
Melanie Nicholls-King as Rose Clay
Adam Weiner as Charles Hillibrand
Boyd Banks as Weber
Paul Benjamin as Otis
Aaron Walpole as Jimmy
Beau Starr as Neely
Gene Mack as T.J.
Khafre Armatrading as Brooks Clay
Paulino Nunes as Lawson
Serena Lee as Lucille Clay
Daniel Kash as Slocum
Made by edimario