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.
Director: Kenneth Fink
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James Earl Jones as Vernon Johns |
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Mary Alice as Altona |
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Joe Seneca as Deacon Wilkes |
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Nicolle Rochelle as Baby Dee |
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Tommy Hollis as Coach Hill |
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Ashanti Nailah Blaize as Enid |
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Clifton James as Judge Blake |
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Shelby Ware as Janet Whitcomb |
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Cissy Houston as Rose |
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Timothy Kirkpatrick as Dr. Brewster |
| Writing | Kevin Arkadie | Story |
| Production | Mitchell Galin | Producer |
| Directing | Kenneth Fink | Director |
| Writing | Kevin Arkadie | Teleplay |
| Writing | Leslie Lee | Story |
| Production | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Producer |
