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.
Deacons for Defense has generally received positive reviews.
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Deacons for Defense was released in 2005 and has generally received positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 5 reviews, giving Deacons for Defense (2005) an average rating of 72%.
Overall, cinema-goers much prefer the movie, giving it an average score of 76%, compared to film critics, who gave it a considerably lower average score of 0%. Amateur reviewers enjoyed Deacons for Defense a lot more than professional critics.
With a score of 72%, Deacons for Defense is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 2005, which stands at 59%.
Other movies from 2005 with similar scores include films like Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, North Country and Little Manhattan.
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