Honor Deferred
“They fought and died for a country that refused to honor them”
Synopsis
During World War II, it was an unwritten order in the US military to avoid recommending African-American soldiers for the highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, no matter how worthy they were of it. Decades later, the Clinton administration ordered this old injustice systematically assessed and corrected. This film profiles the stories of African-Americans who displayed extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty who were finally given their proper due.
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- Honor Deferred
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
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What is Honor Deferred about?
During World War II, it was an unwritten order in the US military to avoid recommending African-American soldiers for the highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, no matter how worthy they were of it. Decades later, the Clinton administration ordered this old injustice systematically assessed and corrected. This film profiles the stories of African-Americans who displayed extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty who were finally given their proper due.
Who directed Honor Deferred?
Honor Deferred was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Honor Deferred?
The principal cast of Honor Deferred includes Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac.
When was Honor Deferred released and how long is it?
Honor Deferred was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 50m.