Nightjohn

1996 • 1h 32m • Drama, TV Movie

100%Rotten Tomatoes

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.

Director

Charles Burnett

Writers

Bill Cain

Status

Released