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Nightjohn

1996 · 92 min · Drama · TV Movie

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.

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Creators

Charles Burnett — Director

Top cast

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