Black Natchez

Name: Black Natchez
Released: 1967-09-01

1967

Trailer

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.

Release Date

1967-09-01

Status

Released

Original Title

Black Natchez

Runtime

1h 2m

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Cambridgeport Film Corporation

Overview

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.

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