The Vernon Johns Story

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.

Cast

James Earl Jones

Vernon Johns

Mary Alice

Altona

Joe Seneca

Deacon Wilkes

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Nicolle Rochelle

Baby Dee

Tommy Hollis

Coach Hill

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Ashanti Nailah Blaize

Enid

Clifton James

Judge Blake

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Shelby Ware

Janet Whitcomb

Cissy Houston

Rose

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Timothy Kirkpatrick

Dr. Brewster