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.

James Earl Jones
as Vernon Johns
Mary Alice
as Altona
Joe Seneca
as Deacon Wilkes
Nicolle Rochelle
as Baby Dee
Tommy Hollis
as Coach Hill
Ashanti Nailah Blaize
as Enid
Clifton James
as Judge Blake
Shelby Ware
as Janet Whitcomb
Cissy Houston
as Rose
Timothy Kirkpatrick
as Dr. Brewster

The Vernon Johns Story

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James Earl Jones

Mary Alice

Joe Seneca

Nicolle Rochelle

Tommy Hollis

Ashanti Nailah Blaize

Clifton James

Shelby Ware

Cissy Houston

Timothy Kirkpatrick