The Vernon Johns Story

The Vernon Johns Story

83%Drama19941h 31mLionsgate
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The life of the fiery minister and civil rights advocate in 1950s Alabama, whose radical views clashed with his congregation and white authorities.
CastJames Earl Jones, Mary Alice, Tommy Hollis
PGClosed CaptionedHD
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  • About this Movie
  • The life of the fiery minister and civil rights advocate in 1950s Alabama, whose radical views clashed with his congregation and white authorities.
  • PGClosed CaptionedHD
  • Ratings
    83%
  • CastJames Earl Jones, Mary Alice, Tommy Hollis
  • GenreDrama
  • StudioLionsgate
  • Release Date1994
  • Runtime1h 31m

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