Nightjohn (1996)

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.

• Release Date: 1996-06-01
• Runtime: 1h 32min
• Production Company: Hallmark Entertainment
• Production Country: United States of America
• Director: Charles Burnett
• Writer: Bill Cain