The Vernon Johns Story

The Vernon Johns Story (1994)

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.

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  • Release Date: 1994-01-15
  • Runtime: 1h 40min
  • Director: Kenneth Fink

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  • Cast

    • James Earl Jones

      Vernon Johns

    • Mary Alice

      Altona

    • Joe Seneca

      Deacon Wilkes

    • Nicolle Rochelle

      Baby Dee

    • Tommy Hollis

      Coach Hill

    • Ashanti Nailah Blaize

      Enid

    • Clifton James

      Judge Blake

    • Shelby Ware

      Janet Whitcomb

    • Cissy Houston

      Rose

    • Timothy Kirkpatrick

      Dr. Brewster