The Vernon Johns Story

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The Vernon Johns Story

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8.5(2 votes)
1994
1h 40m
TV MovieDrama

Overview

In 1948, Johns served as the outspoken spiritual leader of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Incensed at the racial injustice that pervaded the South, he was determined to fight for equality for all African Americans.

Cast

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Vernon Johns

Mary Alice

Mary Alice

Altona

Joe Seneca

Joe Seneca

Deacon Wilkes

Nicolle Rochelle

Baby Dee

Tommy Hollis

Tommy Hollis

Coach Hill

Ashanti Nailah Blaize

Enid

Clifton James

Clifton James

Judge Blake

Shelby Ware

Janet Whitcomb

Cissy Houston

Cissy Houston

Rose

Timothy Kirkpatrick

Dr. Brewster

Directed by

Kenneth Fink

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