The Road to Freedom: The Vernon Johns Story (1994)
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The Vernon Johns Story is the inspirational saga of the man who preceded Martin Luther King Jr. as pastor of a Montgomery, Alabama Baptist Church. Described as "one of God's most brilliant preachers," Johns campaigned tirelessly for Civil Rights long before the cudgel was taken up by… More The Vernon Johns Story is the inspirational saga of the man who preceded Martin Luther King Jr. as pastor of a Montgomery, Alabama Baptist Church. Described as "one of God's most brilliant preachers," Johns campaigned tirelessly for Civil Rights long before the cudgel was taken up by the "mainstream." Before leaving his post, Johns passed the torch to young Reverend King, who is but a minor character in this positive, uplifting TV-movie. James Earl Jones curbs his tendency to ham it up as Vernon Johns, delivering an understated and most effective performance. The Vernon Johns Story was syndicated to local stations during the week of January 15-21, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Kenneth Fink
- Genres
- Drama, Special Interest
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 15, 1994 Wide
- Studio
- Trimark
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Cast
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James Earl Jones
as Vernon Johns
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Mary Alice
as Altona
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Tommy Hollis
as Coach Hill
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Cissy Houston
as Rose
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Clifton James
as Judge Blake
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Nicole Leach
as Baby Dee
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Joe Seneca
as Deacon Wilkes
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Garland Bunting
as Counterman
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Moses Gibson
as Deacon Henderson
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Joe Inscoe
as Policeman
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Sam Wells
as Serviceman
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Frank Hoyt Taylor
as Bus Driver
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Billie Allen
as Ida Rawlins
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Eric Ware
as Martin Luther King Jr.
- Ashanti Nailah Blaize
- Lashayla Logan
