The Defender
The Defender is a feature film. directed by George Tillman Jr..
Starring Sterling K. Brown
Synopsis
Scipio Africanus Jones was a courageous attorney who risked his life and career to defend 87 men wrongfully accused of murder in the wake of the Elaine, AR massacre of 1919, when a group of Black sharecroppers meeting in a church about unionization were attacked by a posse organized by white landowners.
Quick Facts
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Rumored
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Searchlight Pictures
- 21 Laps Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Defender about?
Scipio Africanus Jones was a courageous attorney who risked his life and career to defend 87 men wrongfully accused of murder in the wake of the Elaine, AR massacre of 1919, when a group of Black s...
Who directed The Defender?
The Defender was directed by George Tillman Jr..
Who are the main actors in The Defender?
The main cast of The Defender includes Sterling K. Brown.