For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers (1983)

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 (9)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Howard Rollins

Medgar Evers

Irene Cara

Myrlie Evers

Margaret Avery

Dottie

Roscoe Lee Browne

Gloster Current

Laurence Fishburne

Jimbo Collins

Janet MacLachlan

Mildred

Thalmus Rasulala

Dick Anthony Williams

Paul Winfield

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