The Vernon Johns Story

Name: The Vernon Johns Story
Cast: James Earl Jones, Mary Alice, Joe Seneca, Nicolle Rochelle, Tommy Hollis

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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 & Crew

Director: Kenneth FinkWriters: Kevin Arkadie, Leslie LeeProducers: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mitchell Galin

James Earl Jones

as Vernon Johns

Mary Alice

as Altona

Joe Seneca

as Deacon Wilkes

Nicolle Rochelle

as Baby Dee

Tommy Hollis

as Coach Hill

Ashanti Nailah Blaize

as Enid

Clifton James

as Judge Blake

Shelby Ware

as Janet Whitcomb

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