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. Details Casts Posters Title The Vernon Johns Story Release Date 1994-01-15 Runtime 01 Hours 40 Minutes Genres TV Movie Drama Production Companies Tribune Entertainment, Laurel Entertainment Inc. Production Countries United States of America 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... Cissy Houston... Rose... Timothy Kirkpatrick... Dr. Brewster... Original Size (600x900) Original Size (500x750)