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 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
- Starring:
- James Earl Jones, Mary Alice, (more)
- Director(s):
- Kenneth Fink
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Road to Freedom: The Vernon Johns Story
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
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 90 mins
Complete Cast of The Road to Freedom: The Vernon Johns Story
- James Earl Jones - Vernon Johns
- Tommy Hollis - Coach Hill
- Clifton James - Judge Blake
- Joe Seneca - Deacon Wilkes
- Moses Gibson - Deacon Henderson
- Sam Wells - Serviceman
- Billie Allen - Ida Rawlins
- Mary Alice - Altona
- Cissy Houston - Rose
- Nicole Leach - Baby Dee
- Garland Bunting - Counterman
- Joe Inscoe - Policeman
- Frank Taylor - Bus Driver
- Eric Ware - Martin Luther King Jr.
- Director(s):
- Kenneth Fink
- Writer(s):
- Kevin Arkadie
- Producer(s):
- David Kappes, Mitchell Galin
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
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