A cinema verite account of the attempt to organize a black community in the Deep South in 1965 during the heyday of the Civil Rights Movement. A black leader has been car-bombed and a struggle ensues in the black community for control. A group of black men organize a chapter of the Deacons for Defense--a secret armed self-defense group. The community splits between more conservative and activist elements.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| GGeorge MetcalfeSelf | Self |
| WWharlest JacksonSelf | Self |
| JJames JacksonSelf | Self |
| CCharles EversSelf | Self |