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The Vernon Johns Story poster

The Vernon Johns Story (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.

Release: 1994-01-15
Runtime: 100 min
Rating: 8.5 / 10
Cast
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Vernon Johns
Mary Alice
Mary Alice
Altona
Joe Seneca
Joe Seneca
Deacon Wilkes
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Nicolle Rochelle
Baby Dee
Tommy Hollis
Tommy Hollis
Coach Hill
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Ashanti Nailah Blaize
Enid
Clifton James
Clifton James
Judge Blake
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Shelby Ware
Janet Whitcomb
Cissy Houston
Cissy Houston
Rose
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Timothy Kirkpatrick
Dr. Brewster