For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers (movie)

For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers (movie)

  • Production country: US
  • Producer: Michael Schultz
  • Genre: TV Movie, Drama
  • Release date: 3/22/1983
  • Run time: 87 min.

Movie description

This film is the true story of Medgar Evers, a successful insurance agent who moves to Jackson, Mississippi to direct the regional headquarters of the NAACP. Fighting segregation and racist politics, Evers becomes a leader in the black community.

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Howard Rollins

Howard Rollins

Role(s): Medgar Evers

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Irene Cara

Irene Cara

Role(s): Myrlie Evers

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Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery

Role(s): Dottie

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Roscoe Lee Browne

Roscoe Lee Browne

Role(s): Gloster Current

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Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Role(s): Jimbo Collins

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