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The Vernon Johns Story

90 %|Jan 15, 1994|TV Movie, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Leslie Lee
Story
Mitchell Galin
Producer
Kevin Arkadie
Teleplay
Kevin Arkadie
Story
Kenneth Fink
Director
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Producer

Cast

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James Earl Jones
Vernon Johns
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Joe Seneca
Deacon Wilkes
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Tommy Hollis
Coach Hill
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Clifton James
Judge Blake
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Shelby Ware
Janet Whitcomb