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The Vernon Johns Story

1994 · 1h 40m · 9.0 on TMDB

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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
Vernon Johns
Mary Alice
Altona
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

Production

Tribune Entertainment Laurel Entertainment Inc.

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Released: January 15, 1994

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