The Vernon Johns Story

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.

Top Cast

James Earl JonesVernon Johns

Mary AliceAltona

Joe SenecaDeacon Wilkes

Nicolle RochelleBaby Dee

Tommy HollisCoach Hill

Ashanti Nailah BlaizeEnid

Clifton JamesJudge Blake

Shelby WareJanet Whitcomb