The Vernon Johns Story (1994)

  • NR
  • 01/15/1994 (US)
  • TV Movie, Drama
  • 1h 40m

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.

Kenneth Fink

Director

Kevin Arkadie

Story

Leslie Lee

Story

Cast

James Earl Jones's headshot

James Earl Jones

Vernon Johns
Mary Alice's headshot

Mary Alice

Altona
Joe Seneca's headshot

Joe Seneca

Deacon Wilkes
Nicolle Rochelle's headshot

Nicolle Rochelle

Baby Dee
Tommy Hollis's headshot

Tommy Hollis

Coach Hill
Ashanti Nailah Blaize's headshot

Ashanti Nailah Blaize

Enid
Clifton James's headshot

Clifton James

Judge Blake
Shelby Ware's headshot

Shelby Ware

Janet Whitcomb

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