Black Natchez (1967)

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.

Released

1967-09-01

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

62 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Ed Pincus, David Neuman