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The Vernon Johns Story

Jan 15, 1994 · 1h 40m
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TV Movie
Drama

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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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CAST

James Earl Jones
Vernon Johns
Mary Alice
Altona
Joe Seneca
Deacon Wilkes
Nicolle Rochelle
Baby Dee
Tommy Hollis
Coach Hill
Ashanti Nailah Blaize
Enid
Clifton James
Judge Blake
Shelby Ware
Janet Whitcomb
Directed by Kenneth Fink

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Released
Original language
EN
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Production
Tribune Entertainment, Laurel Entertainment Inc.
Country
US
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