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The Vernon Johns Story

1994

100 minutes

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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.

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Top Cast

James Earl Jones headshot

James Earl Jones

Vernon Johns

Mary Alice headshot

Mary Alice

Altona

Joe Seneca headshot

Joe Seneca

Deacon Wilkes

Nicolle Rochelle headshot

Nicolle Rochelle

Baby Dee

Tommy Hollis headshot

Tommy Hollis

Coach Hill

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Ashanti Nailah Blaize

Enid

Clifton James headshot

Clifton James

Judge Blake

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Shelby Ware

Janet Whitcomb

Cissy Houston headshot

Cissy Houston

Rose

Timothy Kirkpatrick headshot

Timothy Kirkpatrick

Dr. Brewster