The Lords of Discipline (1983)

Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1960s Deep South, the film "The Lords of Discipline" unfolds within the revered walls of The Carolina Military Institute. Our protagonist, Will, returns for his final year, only to find himself entangled in a storm of racial tension and systemic corruption. For the first time in the institute's history, a black student, Pearce, gains admittance, shattering a long-standing barrier and igniting a firestorm of racism. Will is asked to shield Pearce from the inevitable bigotry, a responsibility that he soon recognizes to be monumental. The epicenter of this racial prejudice is a clandestine fraternity of the academy's elite known as The Ten, a group determined to preserve the institute's racial purity. The Ten, crafting a sinister plot, aims to coerce Pearce into leaving the institute of his own accord. Their tactics, however, are far from gentle persuasion, bordering on brutal torture to bend Pearce's will. Will finds himself thrust in the middle of this ominous struggle, forced to defend Pearce against the institute's pervasive corruption. As the plot thickens, Will grapples with the perils of standing up for justice. He is prepared to risk his career, reputation, and potentially his life to safeguard Pearce and expose the deep-seated corruption within the venerated institute. "The Lords of Discipline" is a riveting journey into the heart of institutional prejudice, personal duty, and the courage it takes to defy the status quo.

The Lords of Discipline is a drama movie featuring David Keith and directed by Franc Roddam.

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