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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 James Earl JonesVernon Johns | Vernon Johns |
 Mary AliceAltona | Altona |
 Joe SenecaDeacon Wilkes | Deacon Wilkes |
| NNicolle RochelleBaby Dee | Baby Dee |
 Tommy HollisCoach Hill | Coach Hill |
| AAshanti Nailah BlaizeEnid | Enid |
 Clifton JamesJudge Blake | Judge Blake |
| SShelby WareJanet Whitcomb | Janet Whitcomb |
 Cissy HoustonRose | Rose |
| TTimothy KirkpatrickDr. Brewster | Dr. Brewster |