Search - The Vernon Johns Story: The Road to Freedom on DVD

MPAA Rating: PG Movie Release: 1994 DVD Release: 12/12/2006 Format: DVD - Color Audio Tracks: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 30 mins Studio: Tango Entertainment Members Wishing: 0 Genres: Drama, Docudrama, Biopic [feature] See Also: True Stories Collection: The Road to Freedeom - 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, All Movie Guide

James Earl Jones - Vernon Johns
Mary Alice - Altona
Tommy Hollis - Coach Hill
Cissy Houston - Rose
Clifton James - Judge Blake