The Vernon Johns Story

Name: The Vernon Johns Story
Director: Kenneth Fink
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Released: 1994-01-15
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 9
Cast: James Earl Jones, Mary Alice, Joe Seneca, Nicolle Rochelle, Tommy Hollis

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The Vernon Johns Story

*9.0

Status

Released

Production

Tribune Entertainment

Aired

1994-01-15

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.

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Vernon Johns

James Earl Jones

Altona

Mary Alice

Deacon Wilkes

Joe Seneca

Baby Dee

Nicolle Rochelle

Coach Hill

Tommy Hollis