Where to Watch Deacons for Defense Online

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Deacons for Defense' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'Deacons for Defense' right now, here are some finer points about the RHI Entertainment drama flick.

Released January 1st, 2003, 'Deacons for Defense' stars Forest Whitaker, Jonathan Silverman, Chris Britton, Ossie Davis The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min, and received a user score of 61 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 8 knowledgeable users.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "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' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Crackle, The Roku Channel, IMDB TV Amazon Channel, and Tubi TV .