Nightjohn

Words Are Freedom

John is a man of many talents, including one forbidden skill: he can read. When he teaches a young slave girl named Sarny to read and write, she learns an unforgettable lesson about the power of words and the true meaning of freedom.

1h 32m1996TMDb 6.2

English

Crew and Cast

Storyline

John is a man of many talents, including one forbidden skill: he can read. When he teaches a young slave girl named Sarny to read and write, she learns an unforgettable lesson about the power of words and the true meaning of freedom.

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Info

Status: Released
Released: 1 June 1996
Runtime: 1h 32m
TMDB score: 6.2 / 10 (10 votes)

Production

Director: Charles Burnett
Writers: Bill Cain, Gary Paulsen
Studios: Hallmark Entertainment, Sarabande Productions, Signboard Films Production Inc.
Countries: United States of America

Languages

Original: English
Spoken: English