The Vernon Johns Story

The Vernon Johns Story

100 mins | Jan. 15, 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.

The Vernon Johns Story

100 mins | Jan. 15, 1994

The Vernon Johns Story
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.
IMDb rating 7.7
Producers Tribune Entertainment, Laurel Entertainment Inc.
Original title The Vernon Johns Story
Directors Kenneth Fink
Writers Leslie Lee, Kevin Arkadie

Cast

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

Clifton James

as Judge Blake

Shelby Ware

as Janet Whitcomb

Cissy Houston

as Rose

Timothy Kirkpatrick

as Dr. Brewster