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For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers

1983

87 minutes

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Overview

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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Top Cast

Howard Rollins headshot

Howard Rollins

Medgar Evers

Irene Cara headshot

Irene Cara

Myrlie Evers

Margaret Avery headshot

Margaret Avery

Dottie

Roscoe Lee Browne headshot

Roscoe Lee Browne

Gloster Current

Laurence Fishburne headshot

Laurence Fishburne

Jimbo Collins

Janet MacLachlan headshot

Janet MacLachlan

Mildred

Thalmus Rasulala headshot

Thalmus Rasulala

Dick Anthony Williams headshot

Dick Anthony Williams

Paul Winfield headshot

Paul Winfield