Deacons for Defense
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."
Pharaoh's Army
Union soldiers in search of food descend on the farm of a Confederate family and decide to stay until one in their ranks' wounds have healed. While the war weary Union captain falls for the mother of the family - whose husband is off fighting for the rebels - her son plots revenge on the dirty, double-dealing Yankees.
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Bill Duke
Director
Jonathan Potts
as
Garrison
Paulino Nunes
as
Lawson
Jonathan Silverman
as
Michael Deane
Beau Starr
as
Neely
Robby Henson
Director
Chris Cooper
as
Captain John Hull Abston
Robert Joy
as
Chicago
Frank Clem
as
Neely
Patricia Clarkson
as
Sarah Anders
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