Nightjohn
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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Nightjohn
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 1, 1996
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
User Score
56%
Original Title
Nightjohn
Production Companies
Hallmark Entertainment, Sarabande Productions, Signboard Films Production Inc.
Director
Charles Burnett
Description
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.