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Nightjohn (1996)

Movie"Words Are Freedom"
Audience Score
56
Nightjohn
NR 1 hr 32 minJun 1st, 1996Drama, TV Movie
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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.
StarringBeau BridgesCarl LumblyBill Cobbs
DirectorCharles Burnett

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:June 1st, 1996
On DVD & Blu-ray:June 7th, 2005 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Hallmark Entertainment, Sarabande Productions, Signboard Films Production Inc.
Movie Tags:
plantationslaveteachingreadingliteracy