Released:
1994-01-15

Overview:
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

Runtime:
1h 40min

Genre:
TV Movie, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  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