For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Michael Schultz

Featured Cast

Howard Rollins

Medgar Evers

Irene Cara

Myrlie Evers

Margaret Avery

Dottie

Roscoe Lee Browne

Gloster Current

Laurence Fishburne

Jimbo Collins