Black Natchez

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 1, 1967

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Cambridgeport Film Corporation

Cast

James Jackson,Wharlest Jackson,George Metcalfe,Charles Evers

Director

David Neuman,Ed Pincus

Writer

Ed Pincus

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0939594