Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Howard Rollins as Medgar Evers

Howard Rollins

Medgar Evers

Irene Cara as Myrlie Evers

Irene Cara

Myrlie Evers

Margaret Avery as Dottie

Margaret Avery

Dottie

Roscoe Lee Browne as Gloster Current

Roscoe Lee Browne

Gloster Current

Laurence Fishburne as Jimbo Collins

Laurence Fishburne

Jimbo Collins

Janet MacLachlan as Mildred

Janet MacLachlan

Mildred

Thalmus Rasulala as

Thalmus Rasulala

Dick Anthony Williams as

Dick Anthony Williams

Paul Winfield as

Paul Winfield

Production Companies

Charles Fries Productions